Associate Practitioner Occupational Therapy (APOT)

Humber Youth Action Group; West Carr; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber Youth Action Group seeks an Occupational Therapy Associate Practitioner to work under the supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist, providing interventions on the in-patient unit and in the community. The post suits a confident Band 4 (or an experienced Band 3 ready to progress) to join a learning disability Intensive Support Team within a multidisciplinary service.

The successful applicant will support the OT and wider team in carrying out assessments and interventions for a

Qualifications

• Must be able to carry out assessments and deliver interventions for complex needs.
• Deliver a wide range of group activities and therapeutic sessions.
• Ability to work autonomously under supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and implement treatment plans.
• Deliver daily living skills training and community skills activities.
• Lead group activities and meaningful engagements with service users.
• Collaborate with a MDT including Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, SLT and Family Therapy.

Skills

Assessment

Interventions

Group activities

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Associate Practitioner to work under the supervision of a Specialist Occupational Therapist and provide interventions on the in-patient unit and in the community. The post would be suitable for a confident and enthusiastic Band 4 (or an experienced Band 3 who is ready to progress), to join the learning disability Intensive Support Team multi-disciplinary team. The team includes Nursing, Care Coordinators, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech and Language Therapy and Family Therapy.

The successful applicant will support the Occupational Therapist and wider team in carrying out assessments and effective interventionsfor a complex client group with a variety of sensory, physical, cognitive, social and environmental needs. You will be expected to work autonomously and carry out treatment plans agreed with the Occupational Therapist.

A primary aim of this role will be delivering a wide range of group activities to meet identified aims. There will be the opportunity to take part in training and regular supervision., The successful applicant will support the Occupational Therapist and wider team in carrying out assessments and interventions with clients. Interventions may include daily living skills training, community skills such as shopping and social activities and engagement in meaningful activities. Our valued team members support some of the most vulnerable people in society, demonstrating professionalism, care and compassion.

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

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