Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Hove; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join their team in Hove. This role involves delivering therapeutic interventions to patients with acute mental health difficulties under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in mental health, and a compassionate attitude. Opportunities for professional development and supervision are provided within a dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Regular learning and development opportunities

Clinical supervision from an Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs.
• Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Experience facilitating groups or activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical interventions under supervision from an Occupational Therapist.
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
• Facilitate group work and individual activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

People skills

Non-judgemental approach

Recovery approach

Compassionate attitude

Education

Recognised qualification in relevant area

Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Occupational Therapy Clinical Support Worker

We are looking for a committed part-time, band 3 Occupational Therapy support worker, to work as part of the Adult Mental Health, inpatient Occupational Therapy team at Mill View Hospital, Hove, East Sussex.

The post holder will be based on Falmer, our mixed gender acute admissions ward. You will be responsible for delivering both group and 1:1 therapeutic intervention to patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties. You will use specific psycho-social, occupational and sensory-based interventions to promote patients' recovery and wellbeing.

Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non-judgemental, person-centred, recovery approach and above all a compassionate, caring attitude and desire to make a difference. Skills and experience in running groups and working within a mental health setting is desirable.

In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you interesting and rewarding work within a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that prides itself on providing the highest standard of patient clinical care; providing regular learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision from the ward Occupational Therapist. The organisation has regular learning events and networks with a professional structure in place.

If you are flexible, committed, creative and caring and forward thinking, we would love to hear from you.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

To work under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist in the delivery of clinical interventions using a range of technical and creative skills to engage clients in occupational activities.

To monitor the client progress, taking account of their environment and adjust clinical interventions accordingly with supervision from an Occupational Therapist.

Under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and participate in planned group work, individual activities and ongoing continuous assessment with supervision.

About us

In return for your skills and commitment we can offer you interesting and rewarding work within a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team that prides itself on providing the highest standard of patient clinical care; providing regular learning and development opportunities. The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision from the ward Occupational Therapist. The organisation has regular learning events and networks with a professional structure in place.

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to occupational therapy assessments e.g. Activity of Daily Living Assessments (ADL) and treatment plans under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist.
• Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, provide a range of activities, instructing and guiding clients with more complex needs to support them in achieving identified occupational therapy goals.
• To carry out community/home visits as directed by an Occupational Therapist and report on the outcome.
• To actively promote service user driven O.T interventions within a recovery approach.
• Have a basic working knowledge of the medication prescribed for the persons in their care.
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Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in an area related to the workplace or equivalent technical/life skills
• Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning
• Health care or relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Experience of working with people with acute mental health difficulties
• Experience of facilitating groups or activities

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.

Professional Lead OT, B&H acute services