The successful applicant will join a well established and skilled occupational therapy team within the intensive Rehabilitation service at Forest close in Sheffield.
The occupational therapy team works alongside other supportive and friendly professionals including nursing, psychology, a music therapist, and psychiatry to deliver a high quality service to 30 service users.
You will work under the supervision of an occupational therapist to deliver individual and group interventions with the aim of developing service users' skills in the activities of daily living and to develop engagement in meaningful activities. You will also hold administration duties for the occupational therapy team and in the preparation of resources linked to occupational therapy intervention.
Please be advised there is a cap on this post and once reached the post will be closed.
Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder will deliver an effective, high quality Occupational Therapy service.
They will use professional and creative skills to assist in the provision of client centred therapeutic interventions for individuals/groups of clients.
Under supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities, ongoing continuous assessment and adjustment of own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
The post holder will give support to adults with SMI who have difficulties with Activities of Daily Living, Occupation, Sensory needs, social isolation, voice hearing, self-esteem, and generalised anxiety.
The post holder will support qualified Occupational therapists to carry out their professional role in a timely and effective manner including the production of some resources and specified administration tasks.
To support qualified clinicians in the planning and implementation of training where appropriate.
At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.
Ensure valid informed consent has been gained and to work within a legal framework with clients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
To adhere to the SHSC code of Conduct for Non-Qualified Staff and all other relevant trust policies and procedures.
To form professional relationships with clients and carers and adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances including due regard for cultural and linguistic contexts.
To attend relevant training and development opportunities in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge.
To develop a working knowledge of relevant procedures including Mental Capacity Act and other legal frameworks in line with government and local policy.
To share information with others as appropriate, observing data protection guidelines.
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients.
To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of patients/carers.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with SHSC standards.
To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through participation in regular supervision.
To work in a manner that is consistent with the values and aims of valuing People and person-centered work practice.
The post holder will be expected to work some weekends and evenings dependent on service need.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals
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