Occupational Therapy Assistant

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Long Eaton is looking for a full-time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to support its Occupational Therapy team. This role involves facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, working with patients with dementia, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be flexible, willing to work unsociable hours, and possess strong interpersonal skills. A supportive induction and training program is provided, along with 27 holidays a year, benefits, and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to engage service users through dynamic activities.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours including weekends and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group sessions for service users.
• Support the delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Document decisions made in MDT discussions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Job Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the established Occupational Therapy Team on Cubley Ward. Cubley Court is an assessment and treatment unit for people with dementia/organic illnesses based on the Kingsway Hospital site. The ward aims are to promote holistic person centred care utilising life story work; to ensure respect and dignity for the people we care for; to promote physical and mental well‑being; and to maintain a good quality of life. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with the ward Occupational Therapists, alongside the multi‑disciplinary team, to create opportunities for individuals with dementia to engage in meaningful activity. By facilitating practical activity groups and individual sessions, you will contribute towards a balanced therapeutic programme, providing service‑users with appropriate challenges while maintaining a safe environment. Due to the challenges of working in an older adult acute inpatient environment, there will be periods during your working week during which you will support shared tasks alongside nursing colleagues and contribute towards the overall functioning of the ward. We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction and training programme for all new Occupational Therapy Assistants, plus regular clinical supervision.

We are seeking to recruit individuals who can work flexibly around the needs of our service and are able to work unsociable hours, including weekends and shift work.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of "making a positive difference in people's lives".

CQC rated us as "GOOD" overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust".

Responsibilities

• We are looking for dynamic individuals with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an Occupational Therapy service on the ward for patients who are acutely unwell.
• Facilitating individual and group sessions, where appropriate.
• Providing service-users with appropriate challenges.
• Working independently and using initiative, seeking support as required from Occupational Therapists.
• Plan and carry out individual and group interventions as guided by the individuals' service user needs.
• Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process.
• Work as a member of the team, supporting shared tasks when required to maintain the service functions.
• Participate in MDT discussions, and document decisions made.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible.
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
• Health service discounts and online benefits.
• Incremental pay progression.
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7.
• Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.