Occupational Therapy Assistant

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Chadwell St Mary; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support older adults in mental health services across the Day Treatment Team at multiple sites in the Thurrock and Essex area. You will help deliver cognitive and social interventions, assist with dementia groups, and screen service users for group suitability.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, with regular supervision, team meetings and CPD opportunities to develop your skills and

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting older adults with cognitive impairment.
• Ability to screen service users for group suitability.
• Experience delivering Cognitive Stimulation Therapy or dementia groups is desirable.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Day Treatment Team in delivering interventions for older adults with mental health needs.
• Screen and assess suitability of service users for therapeutic groups.
• Facilitate Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across sites.
• Attend supervision, meetings and CPD sessions.

Skills

Group facilitation

CST delivery

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment skills

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant will support the delivery of interventions within Older Adult Mental Health services, working within the Day Treatment Team across a number of sites in the trust. The team consists of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant. The successful candidate will work as part of the Day Treatment Team in the Thurrock and Essex area, screening for groups and assisting with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well With Dementia groups. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will be supported with regular supervision, team meetings and opportunities for development attending the monthly CPD meeting.

• Support the Day Treatment Team in delivering interventions for older adults with mental health needs, particularly those experiencing cognitive difficulties, memory problems and cognitive impairment.
• Screen and assess suitability of service users for therapeutic groups.
• Assist with weekly Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Day Treatment Team across different sites.
• Attend supervision, team meetings and continuing professional development sessions to support learning and development.
• Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Day Treatment Team across Thurrock and Essex, supporting Occupational Therapists and other professionals in delivering therapeutic interventions for older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment. Assist with screening service users for group suitability and facilitate Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups to promote cognitive functioning, social engagement, independence and overall wellbeing. Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and monthly continuing professional development (CPD) sessions to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
• Work that wraps around your needs