An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the multidisciplinary team on Ward 34, based at The Radbourne Unit.
Ward 34 is a male psychiatric acute ward that offers assessment and treatment for patients requiring support in an inpatient setting. The service focuses on a recovery and prevention approach for the population of Derby City and Southern Derbyshire. The team is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based, person-centred care.
The post frequently involves working alone or in a group setting, and the post holder will be supervised to promote social inclusion, enabling independence, and enhancing the autonomy of the service user. This will involve initiating and sustaining a respectful, consistent, and reliable therapeutic relationship with service users that enhances their ability to build social networks and work in partnership with other agencies.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an individual who can work flexibly around the needs of our service and is able to work unsociable hours, which will include weekends and shift work.
* We are looking for a dynamic individual with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an Occupational Therapy service on the ward for patients who are acutely unwell.
* Facilitate individual and group sessions, where appropriate.
* Provide service-users with appropriate challenges.
* Work independently and use initiative, seeking support as required from Occupational Therapists.
* Plan and carry out individual and group interventions as guided by the individuals' service user needs.
* Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process.
* Work as a member of the team, supporting shared tasks when required to maintain the service functions.
* Participate in MDT discussions and document decisions made.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate, and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
* Commitment to flexible working where possible.
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service.
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
* Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
* Health service discounts and online benefits.
* Incremental pay progression.
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, and Christian Network.
* Health and wellbeing opportunities.
Job responsibilities
* The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality occupational therapy service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists.
* Develop a working knowledge of the occupational therapy process.
* Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice.
* Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, domestic, or technical activities).
* Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole.
* Maintain dedicated time for practical activities and demonstrate effective time management when preparing sessions and writing notes.
* Accept referrals from the occupational therapy team according to agreed referral systems and care pathway.
* Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation and the ability to determine their own lifestyle.
* Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team.
* Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment.
* Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed.
* Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner, ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural, and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to.
* Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities.
* Use effective interpersonal skills that relate to service users, carers, and team members on an equal and respectful basis.
* Participate in the development of the occupational therapy structure, attending appropriate staff meetings.
* Demonstrate awareness of the Trust Policy for Clinical Supervision; receiving regular clinical supervision.
* With the support of the occupational therapy team, ensure good practice is maintained by identifying practice that requires change or development or that does not meet required standards.
* Be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act, etc.), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.
* Maintain safety standards and take responsibility for organising and maintaining a specific work environment (e.g., kitchen, craft area, activity rooms, and garden).
* Advise the Ward Manager and Lead Nurses of materials and equipment required for a designated area of work and assist in ordering resources within a specified budget.
Ward 34 is a dynamic multi-disciplinary team and as an integral part of our team you will receive:
* Regular supervision and appraisal.
* Continuing Professional Development.
* A supportive network of professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Relevant practical qualification (e.g., BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent or relevant training or relevant experience).
* Food hygiene level 2.
* Customer care.
* Experience of working in an Occupational Therapy setting.
Experience
* Group work skills e.g., planning and facilitation of groups.
* Experience of working in a mental health setting.
* Good IT skills, written and verbal communication.
* Ability to implement plans of care.
* Knowledge of using electronic patient records.
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 name
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum, pro rata.
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