OT Assistant: Dementia & CST Group Facilitator

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London, Grays; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 1

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts include Blue LightCard

Season ticket loans

Descripción de la vacante

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in the Thurrock and Essex area invites an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support Day Treatment Team delivering interventions for older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment.

You will screen for group suitability, assist with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia, and participate in supervision, team meetings and regular CPD sessions across multiple sites.

Formación

• Previous NHS experience.
• Practical group facilitation skills (gardening, cooking).

Responsabilidades

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary Day Treatment Team across Thurrock and Essex, supporting Occupational Therapists and other professionals in delivering therapeutic interventions for older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment.
• Assist with screening service users for group suitability and facilitate Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia groups to promote cognitive functioning, social engagement, independence and overall wellbeing.
• Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and monthly continuing professional development (CPD) sessions to enhance knowledge, skills and professional development.

Conocimientos

NHS experience

Group facilitation

Memory/Cognition support

Descripción del empleo

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in the Thurrock and Essex area invites an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support Day Treatment Team delivering interventions for older adults with mental health needs, including dementia, memory loss and cognitive impairment.

You will screen for group suitability, assist with Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Living Well with Dementia, and participate in supervision, team meetings and regular CPD sessions across multiple sites.