Occupational Therapy Assistant

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to engage with patients facing mental health challenges. The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, conducting assessments, and working collaboratively with qualified staff. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and skilled in creating therapeutic relationships. This position offers flexible working options and generous benefits, including 27 days of annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Free parking at Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience supporting patients with mental health challenges.
• Ability to engage patients in therapeutic programmes.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Complete various OT assessments and interventions.
• Provide quality care and support.
• Engage patients and their carers in therapeutic programmes.
• Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients.
• Accompany staff on home visits when required.

Skills

Motivational interviewing techniques

Empathy

Sensitivity

Effective reassurance

Job description

We are looking to recruit an occupational therapy assistant to assist qualified staff to deliver therapeutic interventions, including the delivery of therapeutic groups, to patients with a range of mental health conditions and cognitive impairment. The assistant will also support the Living Well Programme at Slough Older People’s Mental Health Service. Are you committed to enabling older people with mental health challenges to live meaningful and fulfilling lives following a diagnosis? The successful applicant will work under the guidance of the qualified Occupational Therapist, undertake various OT assessments and interventions, and assist in planning, implementing and evaluating effective, evidence‑based care in line with the individuals’ Care Plans. The successful applicant will also assist to implement the individualised care treatment plan by engaging with the individual as required.

Responsibilities

• Complete various OT assessments and interventions.
• Provide quality care and support.
• Engage patients and their carers in therapeutic programmes.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients, using motivational interviewing techniques, empathy, sensitivity and effective reassurance.
• Assist with the assessment and treatment of patients within the OPMH team.
• Accompany staff on home visits and assessments when required.

For secondment roles only – if the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered a permanent position.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer we are committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values

• Caring for and about you is our top priority.
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services.
• Working together with you to develop innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles.
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services.
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants.
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality.
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites.