Assistant Therapy Practitioner – Occupational Therapy

NHS Jobs; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Therapy Practitioner – Occupational Therapy to support Occupational Therapists through 1:1 sessions and group activities. You will plan, facilitate and document interventions, contribute to assessments, and promote meaningful occupation for service users.

Working as part of the MDT, you will maintain records, liaise with carers, and participate in supervision and training while delivering person-centred care that aims to improve independence

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate occupationally based 1:1s and groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Carry out specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
• Liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
• Contribute to risk assessments and attend supervision.
• Adhere to professional codes and Trust policies.

Job description

Assistant Therapy Practitioner – Occupational Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities: To plan and facilitate occupationally based 1:1s and groups guided by an Occupational Therapist. To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activities guided by an Occupational Therapist. To carry out specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist. To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life. To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values. To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions. To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system. To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To attend mandatory training. To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor. To keep a record of your training and development activities. The role is primarily worked during standard office hours; however, occasional flexibility may be required to meet service needs Clinical Responsibility To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centered and occupationally based approach. To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist. To provide timely feedback to the MDT regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance. To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being. Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities. Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment. To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments. To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal. To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate. To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.