Occupational Therapy Assistant (FTC)

Cygnet Hospital Clifton; Barton-in-Fabis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support the Occupational Therapy team in a personality disorder service at their hospital. This role involves delivering activities and supporting patients through structured interventions. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in Occupational Therapy and experience in a therapeutic setting. This position offers competitive benefits and is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave.

Benefits

Free parking

Free meals for staff on duty

Group pension plan

NHS Discount Cards

Wellbeing centre services

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients in a therapeutic environment is preferred.
• Ability to assist in the delivery of therapies and interventions.
• Keen interest in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned activities for patients as directed.
• Assist the OT with day-to-day duties.
• Engage in delivering one-to-one and group interventions.

Skills

Understanding of Occupational Therapy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Are you already an Occupational Therapy Assistant looking for a new challenge, or do you have a keen interest in this area of work and a desire to enhance your knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy?

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned activities for patients under the direction of the ward Occupational Therapist (OT) and Multidisciplinary Team
• Assist the OT in the day to day duties and running of the department
• Develop and run a meaningful therapy timetable
• Undertake assessment and intervention programmes with clients as delegated by a senior occupational therapist underpinned by appropriate experience / knowledge
• Contribute ideas, create and facilitate events and activities safely and support people to structure their time through meaningful activity
• Have involvement in the delivery of one to one and group interventions
• Implement individual care plans during activity sessions and take into account specific interests and opportunities to promote choice and independence

Occupational Therapy Directorate: Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development. Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway.

Role Details

Your Role: OT Assistant to the Occupational Therapists in Personality Disorder service at Cygnet Hospital Clifton. This is a 9-12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity. This post holder would work within the Occupational Therapy team and multidisciplinary team based on one of two wards at site. Cygnet Hospital Clifton is a 25 bed specialist low secure service for men with a personality disorder, who also present with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. The hospital uses a cohesive multidisciplinary, psychologically informed team approach, with the patient at its centre. The aim is to create opportunities for sustained positive behavioural change by applying a consistent approach where residents are encouraged to develop positive interpersonal skills to reduce maladaptive behaviours. The hospital is set across two wards: Ancaria Ward (admissions/initial treatment) and Acorn Ward (focus on rehabilitation, preparing for moving on into the community or supported living).

Benefits

• Free parking
• Free meals for staff on duty
• Group pension plan helping you save for your future
• NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card (includes big brand discounts)
• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
• Plus much more...
• A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits, including savings on high street, healthcare, holidays & leisure, and professional development with pension support.