Occupational Therapy Assistant

NHS; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scunthorpe is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Assistant. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess and support adults with mental health needs, implementing person-centred interventions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a keen interest in care, possess relevant NVQ qualifications, and be team-oriented. Competitive salary package offered.

Benefits

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to LGBTI+ and BAME Networks

Access to Women's Network and Disability and Wellbeing Network

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a keen interest in caring for others.
• Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting.
• Previous experience of working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support adults with mental ill-health.
• Implement person-centred interventions to aid recovery.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to manage a diverse caseload.

Skills

Caring for others

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in a related subject

NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Are you looking for a new role? We are looking for a part- time occupational therapy assistant to join a team of occupational therapists within the community Mental Health Rehabilitation Team.

The core hours are 24 hrs per week, worked over 3 days a week -The service is 7 day working. flexibility of the daily hours can be agreed.

Main duties of the job

Assessing adults of working age with mental ill-health who live within their local community around their occupational needs, designing and implementing person-centred interventions to support them in their recovery and evaluating their progress.

You will be able to manage a diverse caseload and work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, giving you the opportunity to work with Consultant OT, OT, RMNs, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Employment Specialists Peer workers and CBT.

To work with patients to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and enthusiasm for this post, then we would love to hear from you. Come and join us at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS FT and be part of our team that's "Nurturing the power in our communities".

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network, Women's Network and Disability and Wellbeing Network

Please Contact Jon Rouston Chief AHP - [e-mail] or Noma Makhanda Professional Lead OT - [e-mail]

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

• English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent (GCSE 9-4 or A*- C or functional skills level 2)
• NVQ Level 2 in a related subject
• NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience

• Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others
• Previous experience of caring for patients in a clinical setting
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

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.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

£24,937 to £26,598 a year, per annum, pro rata