Job summary
As an occupational therapy assistant in TEWV you will provide support to service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a member of the team, service and organisation.
Additional contact details: Helen Wood, EIP Team Manager -01765 632922
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for working with delegated service users and contributing to assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care, supporting them in achieving their identified goals and promoting independence and well-being through a client-centred approach
To participate in clinical supervision
To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working
To contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of occupational therapy team.
To use the Trust electronic patient record system
To abide by all Trust policies and procedures
To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challenges
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full timeBand 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The early intervention in psychosis teamis based within the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire areasof North Yorkshire and is located at The Orchards, Ripon.
The multi-disciplinary team works with adults and young people experiencing psychosis and their families to deliver mental health interventions.
We are looking for an occupational therapy assistant who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy, and inspiration to support in the delivery of creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy to young people and adults with psychosis and their families.
You will access wider support from the occupational therapy network within TEWV in supporting the delivering of a high quality needs-led occupational therapy service. You will have the opportunity to utilise technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and support service users/carers to achieve their identified goals.
Date posted
04 October 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
346-NYA-177-24
Job locations
The Orchards
Princess Close
Ripon
HG4 1HZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support occupational therapists in the provision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway and offer input to individuals, their families and carers, engaged with EIP in the community.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with young people and adults experiencing psychosis, as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of working alongside occupational therapists or experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. And a keenness to continually develop yourself and others. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care or Appropriate AVCE in Health & Social care
2. or Willingness to undertake relevant NVQ within agreed time frame
3. Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
4. Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
5. Experience working alongside occupational therapists
Knowledge
Essential
6. Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
7. Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
8. Understanding of therapeutic terminology
9. Understanding of a variety of therapeutic approaches
10. Awareness of health & safety issues
Skills
Essential
11. Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
12. Experience of Record Keeping
13. Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Personal attributes
Essential
14. Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
15. Able to work flexibly and adapt to change
16. Ability to work collaboratively
17. Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development
Other
Essential
18. Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.