Occupational Therapy Assistant

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London, Grays; In loco; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 1

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts include Blue LightCard

Season ticket loans

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in the Thurrock and Essex area invites an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support Day Treatment Team delivering interventions for older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment.

You will screen for group suitability, assist with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia, and participate in supervision, team meetings and regular CPD sessions across multiple sites.

Competenze

• Previous NHS experience.
• Practical group facilitation skills (gardening, cooking).

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

NHS experience

Group facilitation

Memory/Cognition support

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 23 November 2026

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.
• 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

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

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.

Experience

• Previous NHS experience

Group facilitation

• Practical skills i.e. gardening, cooking

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.

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPer annum plus HCA