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Assistant Practitioner (Occupational Therapy), Morpeth
Client:
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Morpeth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
60226ea4d483
Job Views:
10
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Summary
Assistant Practitioner (Occupational Therapy)/Clinical Support Worker (Occupational Therapy) - dependent on Qualifications and Experience **
The Secure Care CBU is a regional service offering care and treatment to individuals who have either mental health, personality disorder, or learning disability diagnoses and have come into contact with the Criminal Justice system. The service works across medium and low secure inpatient wards, the community, and prison.
These posts are within our medium and low secure wards to support our Occupational Therapists in delivering interventions that maximize our service user's ability to develop independent living skills and a routine of meaningful occupation that supports their transition to the community.
The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating group and 1:1 interventions that include personal and domestic activities of daily living, productive activity, and socially inclusive leisure pursuits.
** NB Please be aware we can only appoint you as an Assistant Practitioner if you hold a minimum of a foundation degree. There may be the opportunity to support you to work towards this qualification once in post. **
Main Duties of the Job
1. Use specialized technical and creative skills to facilitate 1:1 and group activities that promote recovery, well-being, and independence.
2. Carry a delegated caseload from Occupational Therapists; carry out aspects of their therapy goals and provide feedback on progress.
3. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultant Psychiatrists, Nursing, Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and support staff to understand general well-being and risks to self and others.
4. Support service users and their carers to be directly involved in developing our services.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job Responsibilities
This post suits individuals with the right skill set looking to start their NHS careers or those wishing to gain experience within a different clinical specialty.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 16th January 2025
Closing date: 30th January 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in the person specification.
2. Foundation degree in applied social studies or an alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level.
Desirable
1. Training in group work or facilitating specific activities such as sports, arts, or horticulture.
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working in an appropriate care setting and able to follow instructions, recognizing the boundaries of own competency.
2. Experience of supervising/teaching individuals.
Desirable
1. Experience working in a mental health setting.
2. Experience working with people who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
3. Experience of occupational therapy.
Skills
Essential
1. Ability to establish a rapport with service users.
2. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
3. Flexible.
4. Time management skills.
5. Understanding of risk assessment and how to manage this practically.
Desirable
1. Understanding of occupational therapy and ability to apply it practically.
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Created on 22/01/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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