Job summary The Walton Centre are currently seeking a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist the team Occupational Therapists in the assessment of appropriate patients. Main duties of the job Responsibilities: If you are successful, you will contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and administration duties. To assist qualified therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department. To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload. To undertake assessment related activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified therapists To participate in audit and service development. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 30 July 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £12.45 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number M0042-75864 Job locations The Walton Centre Liverpool Merseyside L97LJ Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities: If you are successful, you will contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and administration duties. To assist qualified therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department. To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload. To undertake assessment related activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified therapists To participate in audit and service development. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. To be successful in applying for this role you will need: Good literacy and numeracy skills Level 3 NVQ in a relevant area Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post Previous experience as a healthcare assistant, rehab assistant, occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant Experience of working with older people Physically able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities: If you are successful, you will contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and administration duties. To assist qualified therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department. To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload. To undertake assessment related activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified therapists To participate in audit and service development. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. To be successful in applying for this role you will need: Good literacy and numeracy skills Level 3 NVQ in a relevant area Have the ability to undertake training to acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post Previous experience as a healthcare assistant, rehab assistant, occupational therapy or physiotherapy assistant Experience of working with older people Physically able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and equipment safely Valid and current driving license and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ in a relevant area Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ in a relevant 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. Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address The Walton Centre Liverpool Merseyside L97LJ Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)