Band 3 Occupational Therapy Technician - Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Bristol is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team within the Larch Therapy Unit. The role involves planning and delivering therapeutic activities for individuals with mental health challenges, both in hospital and community settings. Applicants should have experience with mental health issues, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health problems.
• Knowledge of everyday skills.
• Interest in delivering therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under supervision.
• Inspire and support individuals on their journey to recovery.
• Work alongside occupational therapists in various settings.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidence in cooking

Interest in practical and creative activities

Job description

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established Occupational Therapy service working in the Larch Therapy Unit, alongside other Occupational Therapy staff, but with a workload based on the inpatient wards at Callington Road Hospital which comprise Acute, Primary Intensive Care, Rehabilitation and Older Adults units. The post holder will work alongside a Band 6 OT and a Band 5 OT, as well as the broader MDT, as they consolidate and develop a focused and progressive service for the service users on the ward.

Main duties of the job

The person we recruit will have a broad knowledge of everyday skills and an interest in a variety of activities. We deliver a comprehensive programme of activities to inspire, encourage and support individuals who have mental health problems on their journey to recovery. As part of the team you will plan and deliver 1:1 or group sessions under the supervision of occupational therapists largely within the hospital but also occasionally in the local community.

The applicant should be an effective communicator who enjoys working alongside people and helping them achieve their goals. They should also be a confident home cook with skills and interests in other practical and creative activities. They will need experience of working with people with mental health problems, or personal knowledge of how mental health problems can affect people.