4335 - OT Assistant Practitioner Equipment Provision

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner, where you will play a key role in enhancing patient care through effective discharge planning. This exciting opportunity allows you to work within a supportive environment, collaborating with health and social care professionals to assess patients' needs in their homes. You will receive clinical supervision and professional development opportunities, ensuring you grow in your role. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and possess strong interpersonal skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Clinical Supervision

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current full driving licence required for the role.
• Experience in clinical or community settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care teams.
• Contribute to a 7-day service and maintain patient flow.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Digital Systems Proficiency

Patient Assessment Skills

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

A Levels

GCSEs including Functional Skills Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

The interview date for this role is 23rd May 2025

An exciting opportunity to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team atBarnsley NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

The established service provides a clear pathway from the acute hospitalby assessing the patients therapy and care needs in their own home. This meansthat the patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specificassessments which will reduce delays in discharges, improving patient flow andallow patients to go home earlier.

The team is based at Kendray Hospital therapy hub, involvesinterdisciplinary working alongside health/social community care and therapysupport services. The post holder would be expected to work within 08:0018:00 service and contribute to a 7 day service. They should be able to workindependently and within a team, providing high quality care in a fast pacedworking environment. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.

Main duties of the job

The team fosters a supportive environment that seeks to develop therapy staff and provide them with the skills and competencies to work within the D2A model in the home environment. A level 5 apprenticeship (Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship) within the first 12 months of employment will be supported as part of this role if applicant does not have level 5 qualifications (Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2)

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional developmentopportunities in a supportive and friendly working environment.

****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would berequired to be a car driver with the ability to drive mid-size/large vans (notHGV) and similar sized vehicles safely. ****

For further information regarding this post please contact KatHolloway - OT Service Manager on:[e-mail]01226 432736

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, wherestaff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey tosustainability and growth.

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only willbe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals whomay require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visaroute please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK,please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry rolesare no longer eligible for sponsorship

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation degree Health and
• Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2).
• Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.
• English and Maths pass grade at GCSE or equivalent examination board eg Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate (or studying towards).
• Current full driving licence.
• Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
• Relevant clinical experience e.g. Therapy services,
• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain high standard of driving, including use of motorway
• Ability to plan efficient routes in the borough when making deliveries.
• Ability to drive mid-size/large vans (not HGV) and similar sized vehicles safely.
• Demonstrates skills & ability in the use of digital systems and platforms for efficient service delivery e.g. Email, MS Teams, Microsoft software, electronic patient records, ESR, ERoster.
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own and support staff workload and meet required timescales.
• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
• Ensures the collection of data and analyses data in order to inform decision making within therapy services.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others.
• Ability to identify need for service development.
• Proven ability to prioritise and delegate.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and staff.
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Skills and ability to motivate and support others.
• Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels.
• Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills within scope of role.
• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
• Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care.
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
• Experience of management of resources.
• Experience of working within a multi-professional team

Experience

• Experience working in a clinical or community setting as a Therapy Assistant or Technical Instructor, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience to an equivalent level.

Knowledge and Awareness

• Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• Understanding of the risk assessment process.
• Understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy in the assessment and management of patients within their own home.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care.
• Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes.
• Awareness of policies and procedures relevant to own area of practice.
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable.

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.