Occupational Therapy Assistant

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Wickford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision

Inclusive community

Mental health support

Recognition awards

Holiday entitlement

Pension 14.5%

Relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Assistant Occupational Therapist to support the OT team at Brockfield House, Wickford. You will help run group activities, support one-to-one interventions, and assist with care planning under supervision, contributing to rehabilitation in a multi-disciplinary setting.

You will work closely with registered OTs, activity coordinators and other MDT members to deliver patient-centred care and monitor progress in a secure

Qualifications

• Experience supporting occupational therapy in a mental health setting.
• Ability to participate in MDT care planning and communication.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support OTs by delivering occupational therapy interventions as directed.
• Carry out one-to-one interventions and assist group activities.
• Develop rapport with clients and document progress and responses.
• Communicate concerns promptly to qualified staff and maintain confidentiality.
• Record interventions in agreed formats and contribute to ward rounds.

Skills

Group facilitation

One-to-one interventions

MDT collaboration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Occupational Therapist (OTA) to work within the Occupational Therapy Team based at Brockfield House in Wickford Essex. The OTA would be working alongside, the Occupational Therapists, assistants and activity coordinators and the wider MDT. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the OTs with facilitating groups and delivering interventions. This post holder may have an opportunity to become an OT apprentice which could lead to becoming a qualified OT. Brockfield House has 7 wards, 5 Medium Secure and 2 Low Secure for men and women located near Wickford; providing interim services for male/female recovering from severe and enduring mental illness within secure environment. The focus is on multi-disciplinary approach from nursing, medical occupational and vocational therapy, psychology and social work staff. The aim is to rehabilitate patients to a stage where they require a more open regime within a less secure environment. The aim is to provide individualised care and evaluation of the patient's progress and recovery. People are encouraged to be involved in their care planning and, where possible, the family is also involved. The wards operate on a multi-disciplinary team basis with regular input from the Community Mental Health Team and Community Forensic Team . To work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) with Occupational Therapy, implementing Occupational Therapy programmes under the direction of the Senior Occupational Therapist.

• To support clients by implementing the Occupational Therapy treatment programs or therapies directed on their care plan.
• To carry out one to one interventions as directed by Senior Occupational Therapy staff.
• To support the qualified Occupational Therapy staff to plan and facilitate the group activities.
• To develop rapport with clients whilst encouraging their interest in skills development.
• To be aware of individual clients/patients' needs through communication with the Occupational Therapist involved in their care.
• To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities; ensuring this is documented and communicated with their allocated Occupational Therapist.
• To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.
• To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
• To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
• To record interventions in an agreed format.
• To feedback during the ward round meetings (where relevant) any issues, concerns and progress.
• Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

Benefits

• 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.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.