Job summary Are you looking for career development in Adult Mental Health specialising in Adult Eating Disorder? Located in the City of Cambridge, Ward S3 sits within the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital and provides exceptional career development opportunities in the recovery focused care of adults experiencing difficulties associated with a diagnosis of eating disorder. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our S3 team, to provide support to our band 7 Occupational Therapist and the MDT, to deliver excellent care to our patients. The successful applicant will be one of 2 Occupational therapy Assistants within the team. The post holder will work in partnership with the patients and the Occupational Therapist formulating plans and providing programmes of therapeutic activities, within the framework laid down by the Occupational Therapist. They will work as part of the team to support delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Eating Disorder Service. Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of duties. We aim to provide a therapeutic environment offering planned care and treatment focusing on psychosocial interventions, group work skills, pharmacological interventions and individual recovery plans. We provide a safe, supportive environment to enable people to recover sufficiently to be able to function to their optimum level and face challenges back in the community. Main duties of the job To implement and evaluate delegated Occupational Therapy intervention programmes, including supporting patients with meal preparation. To assist the multi-disciplinary team, in offering a comprehensive treatment programme, and ensure that this is updated to meet the needs of the clients. To utilise knowledge and experience of the Occupational Therapy Assessment process within the content of the specific area of workIn conjunction with the Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, leading to formulation and implementation of individual treatment programmes and evaluation. To participate in assessment, goal identification, planning and delivery of care to individual clients and groups of clients. About us Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ communities. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process. For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 310-ASMH-6568175-A Job locations Ward S3 Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for patient/clients and their relatives/carers, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. To implement and evaluate delegated Occupational Therapy intervention programmes, including supporting patients with meal preparation. All modifications to treatment plans/interventions will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer. To work with the Occupational Therapist and ward team. Caseload to work with service users on ward S3. To assist the multi-disciplinary team, in offering a comprehensive treatment programme, and ensure that this is updated to meet the needs of the clients. Working under the regular supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist, the Technical Instructor utilises their technical skills, the OT assistant uses their experience and training, and the skills of the Occupational Therapist to provide appropriate treatment to both individual clients and groups. To utilise knowledge and experience of the Occupational Therapy Assessment process within the content of the specific area of work. In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, leading to formulation and implementation of individual treatment programmes and evaluation. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for patient/clients and their relatives/carers, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist. To implement and evaluate delegated Occupational Therapy intervention programmes, including supporting patients with meal preparation. All modifications to treatment plans/interventions will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer. To work with the Occupational Therapist and ward team. Caseload to work with service users on ward S3. To assist the multi-disciplinary team, in offering a comprehensive treatment programme, and ensure that this is updated to meet the needs of the clients. Working under the regular supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist, the Technical Instructor utilises their technical skills, the OT assistant uses their experience and training, and the skills of the Occupational Therapist to provide appropriate treatment to both individual clients and groups. To utilise knowledge and experience of the Occupational Therapy Assessment process within the content of the specific area of work. In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, leading to formulation and implementation of individual treatment programmes and evaluation. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Either minimum NVQ level 3 supplemented by additional training equivalent to diploma level or ability to demonstrate significant relevant prior experience and on the job training working in a therapeutic environment equivalent to diploma level. Desirable NVQ level 3, Diploma, specific technical skill qualification To have completed an approved in-service training course Experience Essential Working with people with people who have a range of mental health problems Desirable Ability to work within a range of statutory and non-statutory services Lived experience of mental health challenges Skills and Abilities Essential Technical skill in implementing occupational interventions To record information clearly and accurately Clear communication skills both written and verbal To be a good team worker with effective interpersonal skills To have the ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of client To be flexible and adaptable To be able to manage conflict and change To be able to manage self/own workload Desirable To have the ability to work with groups and individuals To liaise with and establish close links with range of people and professionals Knowledge and Understanding Essential Care Programme Approach and related legalisation To understand the importance of networking and liaison To have a clear understanding of the role including the scope of role and its responsibilities. Desirable To understand the role and purpose of clinical supervision To be aware of Occupational Therapy developments To be able to utilise problem solving and reasoning skills To have knowledge of Care Programme Approach, principles of Safeguarding Adults, Risk Assessment and management, and the Mental Capacity Act Physical Requirements Essential Routine and regular use of computer May involve activity such as sport, related to goals of the individual being worked with May involve use of equipment and people moving and handling Ability to take part in food related activities such as preparing food and visiting different food environments. o Ability to get about in rural area, some jobs may involve travelling regularly across rural areas Other Essential Ability to work within a team To be motivated towards personal development To be able to travel and transport patients within area Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Either minimum NVQ level 3 supplemented by additional training equivalent to diploma level or ability to demonstrate significant relevant prior experience and on the job training working in a therapeutic environment equivalent to diploma level. Desirable NVQ level 3, Diploma, specific technical skill qualification To have completed an approved in-service training course Experience Essential Working with people with people who have a range of mental health problems Desirable Ability to work within a range of statutory and non-statutory services Lived experience of mental health challenges Skills and Abilities Essential Technical skill in implementing occupational interventions To record information clearly and accurately Clear communication skills both written and verbal To be a good team worker with effective interpersonal skills To have the ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of client To be flexible and adaptable To be able to manage conflict and change To be able to manage self/own workload Desirable To have the ability to work with groups and individuals To liaise with and establish close links with range of people and professionals Knowledge and Understanding Essential Care Programme Approach and related legalisation To understand the importance of networking and liaison To have a clear understanding of the role including the scope of role and its responsibilities. Desirable To understand the role and purpose of clinical supervision To be aware of Occupational Therapy developments To be able to utilise problem solving and reasoning skills To have knowledge of Care Programme Approach, principles of Safeguarding Adults, Risk Assessment and management, and the Mental Capacity Act Physical Requirements Essential Routine and regular use of computer May involve activity such as sport, related to goals of the individual being worked with May involve use of equipment and people moving and handling Ability to take part in food related activities such as preparing food and visiting different food environments. o Ability to get about in rural area, some jobs may involve travelling regularly across rural areas Other Essential Ability to work within a team To be motivated towards personal development To be able to travel and transport patients within area Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Ward S3 Addenbrookes Hospital Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)