Job summary An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner alongside the Occupational Therapy team on the Older Peoples wards at the Campus for Ageing and Vitality. The service provides care for patients on a functional ward (Akenside) and organic ward (Castleside). This is a full time post working under the direction of the qualified Occupational Therapists. You will assist the Occupational Therapists to plan, design and deliver therapy and activity within the objectives of the treatment plan. In addition there will be opportunities to develop skills through the provision of group therapy sessions as well as individually-tailored therapy sessions to service users. You will require excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will be supported by an experienced Occupational Therapistreceiving supervision and CPD opportunities. Main duties of the job To assist the team to meet the needs of service users and their carers by providing quality evidence based care.Advocate and maintain a philosophy of care which is person/carer centred, maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.Contribute, plan and implement specific Occupational Therapy interventions as detailed in the intervention plan in collaboration with service users and their carers/ families. Develop good working relationships with community resources to maximise confidence and independence upon discharge. To use de-escalation skills when working in potentially antagonistic, hostile and emotive clinical situations to ensure the safety of self, service users and others. To communicate effectively and feedback both verbal and written information. Participate in multi-disciplinary reviews, daily reviews and handovers. Manage own time within the requirements of the service and priorities.Prioritise workload effectively with support and supervision.Prepare materials or treatment areas to support the delivery of care.Facilitate recovery/wellbeing focused intervention plans with service users. 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. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-ICG25-030-LB Job locations Akenside and Castleside Ward (Older Peoples service) Campus for Ageing and Vitality Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6BE Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 1st April 2025 Closing date : 15th April 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 1st April 2025 Closing date : 15th April 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in person spec Have relevant training in mental health Desirable Working towards/ Willing to work towards Foundation Degree Experience Essential Recent evidence of putting into practice evidence based clinical knowledge (equivalent to career level 4) Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role Working knowledge/understanding of Assistant Practitioner role Desirable Previous experience of working in occupational therapy Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting Previous experience of working within an mental health inpatient setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties Experience of group and 1:1 activity facilitation Experience of training others in technical/leisure/vocational educational skills Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to use IT system Ability to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor Flexible Time management skills Desirable Risk assessment skills Personal Characteristics Essential Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations Enthusiastic and motivated Reliable Desirable Innovative and resourceful Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills applicable to the post as detailed in person spec Have relevant training in mental health Desirable Working towards/ Willing to work towards Foundation Degree Experience Essential Recent evidence of putting into practice evidence based clinical knowledge (equivalent to career level 4) Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role Working knowledge/understanding of Assistant Practitioner role Desirable Previous experience of working in occupational therapy Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting Previous experience of working within an mental health inpatient setting Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties Experience of group and 1:1 activity facilitation Experience of training others in technical/leisure/vocational educational skills Skills and Competencies Essential Ability to use IT system Ability to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor Flexible Time management skills Desirable Risk assessment skills Personal Characteristics Essential Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations Enthusiastic and motivated Reliable Desirable Innovative and resourceful 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Akenside and Castleside Ward (Older Peoples service) Campus for Ageing and Vitality Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6BE Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)