OT Assistant - Mental Health PICU, Growth & Flexibility

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support packages

Learning and development opportunities

Bronze Defence Employer Recognition

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients on Clover Ward in Lynfield Mount Hospital, a mixed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for adults 18–65. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate meaningful activities and assist with assessments as part of individual recovery plans.

The role involves building therapeutic relationships with patients with complex needs, contributing to risk management, and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience within inpatient mental health settings is beneficial.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with meaningful therapeutic activities in groups and one-to-one.
• Assist with specialist clinical assessments and support patient recovery goals.
• Work alongside Occupational Therapy team to deliver interventions.
• Contribute to risk management and safe ward environment.

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to support patients on Clover Ward in Lynfield Mount Hospital, a mixed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for adults 18–65. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate meaningful activities and assist with assessments as part of individual recovery plans.

The role involves building therapeutic relationships with patients with complex needs, contributing to risk management, and delivering