Job summary We are excited to advertise a full time post for a Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in the Health Care of the Older Adults team at Pilgrim Hospital. You will work alongside therapists, nurses and doctors to provide a holistic, personalised assessment for patients within the Elderly Care inpatient setting. The successful applicant will undertake evidence-based and holistic Occupational Therapy interventions enabling people to gain and/or maintain independence in activities important to them. The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced therapists as well as have opportunities for formal professional development and supervision. The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative, highly motivated and above all be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within the Elderly Care. We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. The Trust has made real progress in improving the quality and safety of care that we provide. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision, and in return we wish to help people achieve their career aspirations within the NHS. Main duties of the job This post requires a good level of personal responsibility, a high level of motivation, and proactiveness. The post holder will be required to prioritise their own workload, use their initiative, and work on their own and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work alongside members of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and will be well supported by an established Occupational Therapy service. Additionally, the post holder will be required to provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy based input to patients who are experiencing difficulties with their occupational performance. The candidate will independently manage a defined caseload with indirect supervision from a Therapist within the team. The expected caseload will include but is not limited to patients with varying degrees of frailty, those who have fallen or who are experiencing functional decline. The candidate will assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans, and evaluate progress for defined patients in accordance with Occupational Therapy guidelines, being accountable to an Occupational Therapist and Therapy Team Lead. They will also undertake administrative and house-keeping duties to support the Occupational Therapy service. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-1132-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent GCSE Grades 1-3 or above in 4 additional subjects or equivalent Desirable Relevant NVQ III or willingness to study for ECDL or equivalent Other related Healthcare qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy Awareness of professional behaviour Evidence of personal development in previous employment Very good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills IT Skills - Digitally literate Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance Resilience Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice Caring and compassionate Desirable Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment Previous Experience Essential Experience as an occupational therapy assistant or health care support worker or equivalent in a hospital or community setting. Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written Desirable Experience of working under pressure Experience of working independently as a therapy assistant in the hospital or community Experience of group work Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives Ability to travel across county/sites Commitment to support the Trust Values and Staff Charter Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent GCSE Grades 1-3 or above in 4 additional subjects or equivalent Desirable Relevant NVQ III or willingness to study for ECDL or equivalent Other related Healthcare qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy Awareness of professional behaviour Evidence of personal development in previous employment Very good verbal and written communication skills Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills IT Skills - Digitally literate Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance Resilience Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice Caring and compassionate Desirable Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment Previous Experience Essential Experience as an occupational therapy assistant or health care support worker or equivalent in a hospital or community setting. Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written Desirable Experience of working under pressure Experience of working independently as a therapy assistant in the hospital or community Experience of group work Specific Requirements Essential Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives Ability to travel across county/sites Commitment to support the Trust Values and Staff Charter 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)