An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position for applicants with an interest in working with people with a range of mental health conditions at Rydal Ward. Rydal ward is a 12 bed mixed sex functional mental health ward.
The successful applicant will be working as a key member of the occupational therapy service department. We are looking for self-motivated and caring individuals who can facilitate group activities, 1:1 sessions and assist the qualified occupational therapy staff as required. Hours would be varied, working flexibly in the week and at the weekend to facilitate a 7 day service alongside the OT, which meets the needs of the service users.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
The post holder will be required to actively work as part of The Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The Post Holder will be expected to work in an innovative way to support the smooth running of the Ward and will be required to offer individual and group activities alongside Occupational Therapy staff.
These duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting.
The Post Holder will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
Under the direct or indirect Clinical Supervision of a Qualified Occupational Therapist you will undertake the following duties:
1. To support, with direction, Service Users’ with activities throughout the therapeutic day.
2. Undertake specific tasks within Occupational Therapy assessments with Service users using a Person Centred Approach.
3. Work innovatively and effectively and take responsibility for carrying out a range of activities under non directive supervision.
4. Assist in planning and facilitate both individual and group work with Service Users.
5. To support the Service Users’ to engage with their Shared Activity Planner.
6. Be fully involved in The Occupational Therapy Process.
7. Participate in the provision of a varied and interesting range of timetabled activities.
8. Exercise initiative and independence in carrying out delegated activities.
9. Be aware of, and apply, the principle of risk assessment and management.
10. Maintain the health, safety and security of others.
11. To contribute to formal Occupational Therapy record keeping and reports.
12. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
13. Work closely with The Multi Disciplinary Team.
14. To maintain links with other agencies.
15. Take some supervisory responsibility for the work of others.
16. Participate in the management of incidents in line with The Trusts Policy and Procedure.
17. Where appropriate be involved in clinical audit activity.
18. Collate information about resources for Service Users access/utilisation.
19. Receive clinical supervision from a Qualified Occupational Therapist on a regular basis.
20. Maintain a safe working environment.
21. Facilitate/Co-facilitate and support service users to attend service user forums.
This advert closes on Sunday 6 Apr 2025.
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