Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
Salary: £24071.00 to £25674.00
Date posted: 14th October 2024
Closing date: 4th November 2024
Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.
Job Description:
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan and facilitate therapeutic activities on and off the ward according to patients' needs, within the framework laid down by the supervising Occupational Therapist. The post holder will also carry out individual interventions in the community and in people's homes, as directed by qualified staff. The successful post holder will need to have a passion for working with people experiencing mental health conditions, whilst being flexible, motivated and a team player. The post holder will be required to have a high level of adaptable communication skills, be compassionate, respectful and value individual patient needs.
About us
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the OT service for adults with a mental illness in the acute and inpatient care network, the post holder will support and assist the qualified OTs. The post holder will plan and facilitate therapeutic activities on and off the ward according to patients' needs, within the framework laid down by the supervising OT. The post holder may also carry out individual interventions in the community and in people's homes, as directed by qualified staff.
The post holder will contribute towards the development of an innovative and needs-led OT service.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of mental health and basic understanding of physical health presentation
* Understanding of how Occupational Therapy works for patients in a mental health setting.
* Awareness of safeguarding principles
* IT Skills and good written communication
* Ability to work in a team effectively
Qualifications
* Basic Education up to GCSE level or equivalent
* Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent, or the ability to complete this within the first 6 months of commencing in post.
* NVQ Level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
* Other relevant training or development relevant to working within Mental Health Settings
Experience
* Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation
* Previous care experience with people who have mental health difficulties
* Proven ability to support patients to engage in a range of therapeutic activities.
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.
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