OT Tech Instructor for Mental Health Recovery

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the ADAPT MDT in London. You will deliver targeted OT interventions to support service users with mental health conditions, focusing on social inclusion, independence and activity participation.

You will work under the supervision of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, contributing to personalised care plans and group or 1-1 sessions in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification e.g. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ level 2.
• Experience in working in mental health.
• Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the ADAPT MDT.
• Deliver occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and independence.
• Work autonomously under the guidance of ward OT and physiotherapists.
• Provide treatment under supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Support service users to undertake daily activities as directed by the OT/physiotherapist.
• Attend and contribute to staff and team meetings.
• Report safety or security concerns to maintain safety of service users and staff.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and mandatory training.
• Exchange information with service users, staff and carers while maintaining data protection.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed.

Skills

Autonomous working

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the ADAPT MDT in London. You will deliver targeted OT interventions to support service users with mental health conditions, focusing on social inclusion, independence and activity participation.

You will work under the supervision of occupational therapists and physiotherapists, contributing to personalised care plans and group or 1-1 sessions in a supportive environment.