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Occupational Therapy Assistant
NHS
Bedford
On-site
GBP 24,000 - 26,000
Full time
10 days ago
Job summary
A healthcare trust in Bedford is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to support its Older Adults Mental Health service. This role involves providing therapy interventions and facilitating access to community resources. Candidates should have a good understanding of mental health and dementia. The position is full-time and offers a fixed-term contract for 9 months, with competitive salary.
Qualifications
- Understanding of planning for group activities.
- Awareness of risk assessments.
- Experience in developing and facilitating groups.
Responsibilities
- Support occupational therapy service for assessment and treatment.
- Plan and evaluate OT therapeutic programs.
- Maintain relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
Ability to plan and organise group and 1:1 activities
Ability to work alone and use own initiative
Understanding of the occupational therapy role
Education
Experience in working with older people with mental health
Job description
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team, to cover a fixed-term period of maternity leave for 9 months, at our Older Adults Inpatient Mental Health ward in Bedford (Fountains Court). Fountains Court is a 26-bed acute assessment unit for older adults with a functional mental health illness and/or cognitive impairment/dementia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of the ward occupational therapists, within Fountains Court. The post holder will work within the already well-established MDT to promote and facilitate the OT programme both on the ward and in the community through 1:1 intervention, group work and enabling clients in accessing local community resources to support their discharge. We are looking for someone with a good understanding of mental health, dementia and the role of Occupational Therapy.
About Us
Within this role you will have opportunity for personal development, through training opportunities, supervision, and attending the OT department's Band 3/4 development peer group. You will have regular supervision and support day-to-day from the qualified OT's based at Fountains Court and regular contact with the Older Persons Head OT.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-BED7308373
Job locations
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the Occupational Therapy service in its provision of assessment, treatment and resettlement of service users within the Older Adults Mental Health service on the wards, in the OT department and in the community.
Contribute to the planning, provision and evaluation of the OT therapeutic programme, including group work and 1-1 interventions.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in Older Adults acute mental health and dementia.
To Maintain Positive Key Relationships With The Following:
Occupational Therapy colleagues
Modern Matron, Clinical Practice Lead and nursing staff aligned to ward
Multi-Disciplinary Teams working to aligned ward
Service users and their families/ carers.
Links with external agencies and other appropriate community services
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the Occupational Therapy service in its provision of assessment, treatment and resettlement of service users within the Older Adults Mental Health service on the wards, in the OT department and in the community.
Contribute to the planning, provision and evaluation of the OT therapeutic programme, including group work and 1-1 interventions.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in Older Adults acute mental health and dementia.
To Maintain Positive Key Relationships With The Following:
Occupational Therapy colleagues
Modern Matron, Clinical Practice Lead and nursing staff aligned to ward
Multi-Disciplinary Teams working to aligned ward
Service users and their families/ carers.
Links with external agencies and other appropriate community services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team, to cover a fixed-term period of maternity leave for 9 months, at our Older Adults Inpatient Mental Health ward in Bedford (Fountains Court). Fountains Court is a 26-bed acute assessment unit for older adults with a functional mental health illness and/or cognitive impairment/dementia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of the ward occupational therapists, within Fountains Court. The post holder will work within the already well-established MDT to promote and facilitate the OT programme both on the ward and in the community through 1:1 intervention, group work and enabling clients in accessing local community resources to support their discharge. We are looking for someone with a good understanding of mental health, dementia and the role of Occupational Therapy.
About Us
Within this role you will have opportunity for personal development, through training opportunities, supervision, and attending the OT department's Band 3/4 development peer group. You will have regular supervision and support day-to-day from the qualified OT's based at Fountains Court and regular contact with the Older Persons Head OT.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
18 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-BED7308373
Job locations
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the Occupational Therapy service in its provision of assessment, treatment and resettlement of service users within the Older Adults Mental Health service on the wards, in the OT department and in the community.
Contribute to the planning, provision and evaluation of the OT therapeutic programme, including group work and 1-1 interventions.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in Older Adults acute mental health and dementia.
To Maintain Positive Key Relationships With The Following:
Occupational Therapy colleagues
Modern Matron, Clinical Practice Lead and nursing staff aligned to ward
Multi-Disciplinary Teams working to aligned ward
Service users and their families/ carers.
Links with external agencies and other appropriate community services
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To support the Occupational Therapy service in its provision of assessment, treatment and resettlement of service users within the Older Adults Mental Health service on the wards, in the OT department and in the community.
Contribute to the planning, provision and evaluation of the OT therapeutic programme, including group work and 1-1 interventions.
To develop specialist knowledge and skills in Older Adults acute mental health and dementia.
To Maintain Positive Key Relationships With The Following:
Occupational Therapy colleagues
Modern Matron, Clinical Practice Lead and nursing staff aligned to ward
Multi-Disciplinary Teams working to aligned ward
Service users and their families/ carers.
Links with external agencies and other appropriate community services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise group and 1:1 activities
- Ability to organise own time and plan tasks
- Ability to use own initiative and work alone at times
- Experience of working with older people with mental health and/or Dementia
- Experience of working within an occupational therapy team or MDT
Essential
- Understanding of the role occupational therapy
- Basic understanding of planning for 1:1 and group activities
- Awareness of risk assessments
- Experience of developing and facilitating groups
Essential
- Understanding of the role occupational therapy
- Basic understanding of planning for 1:1 and group activities
- Awareness of risk assessments
- Experience of developing and facilitating groups
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Fountains Court
Merton Road
Bedford
MK40 3AF
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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