Job summary
Do you have a background in assisting in Occupational Therapy?
Do you want to develop your Occupational Therapist skills into a specialist role and be part of a pro-active multi-disciplinary and professional team, who put excellent patient care as their priority?
Are you passionate about supporting and empowering patients to live well until their very last moment in their life?
- Through holistic needs assessment
- Providing individually planned care informed by patient wishes
- Supporting patients and their families/carers to have open and honest conversations about their wishes for end-of-life care
If so, then the role of Occupational Therapy Assistant at Pilgrims may be just the job for you!
Main duties of the job
As a member of the wider clinical team, the successful candidate will be involved in assessing and developing appropriate plans of intervention and support for patients and their families, acting as a resource in providing advice on active palliative care management.
Key Duties:
To assist qualified Therapy staff to deliver programmes of care for patientsTo monitor/order/maintain resources (ensuring adequate supply of all essential materials/equipment/resources) to support the Therapy Team in the provision of an efficient service.
To independently deliver packages of care for clients in group or individual sessions as instructed by a therapist.To help train and support carers, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively.To take part in quality governance, audits and projects for the team/serviceTo contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the teamTo facilitate relevant professionals / carers to carry out therapy programmes / strategies / advice as instructed by the therapist.To move and handle clients, prepare work spaces & move equipment while observing correct manual handling techniques and following local procedures and guidelines.To organise timetable of therapy and appointments where required across arrange of settings
About us
As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end-of-life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.
Our commitment is to provide open, compassionate care and expertise for patients and their families – both in the community and in-patient units.
Our Vision
“Of a community where people with a terminal illness and their family and friends are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life”.
Other benefits
- Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
- Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
- Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
- A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
- A sense of wellbeing
- A good work-life balance
- Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent – all providing very good road and rail links
- NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Free hospice parking
We invest in our employees, which is one of the key things that makes us an award-winning employer of choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
The post holder will participate as a valued member of the Therapy Team, working under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Therapist. They will assist qualified staff in providing an efficient and effective service; ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care.
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POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Occupational Therapist
Responsible for: None
Band: 4
For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:
The post holder will participate as a valued member of the Therapy Team, working under the guidance and supervision of a qualified Therapist. They will assist qualified staff in providing an efficient and effective service; ensuring patients receive the highest standards of care.
____________________________________________________________
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to: Occupational Therapist
Responsible for: None
Band: 4
For more information, please refer to the Job Description document attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have identified experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- To have demonstrable experience of assisting in OT assessment & interventions.
- To have demonstrable experience of working with people.
- To have the ability to communicate with patients, including those with hearing difficulties, cognitive impairment and aggressive / challenging behaviour.
- To have good verbal and written English skills.
- To have experience in fitting and instructing the safe use of a wide variety of OT equipment.
- To have an understanding of a wide variety of conditions.
- To have experience in liaising with other staff within the MDT on the patients progress / issues.
- To have excellent time management skills.
- To be computer literate.
Desirable
- To have demonstrable experience in assessing patients for and fitting of a wide range of Occupational Therapy Equipment.
- To have demonstrable experience in carrying out home visits without supervision.
- To have knowledge of rehabilitation treatments and activities.
- To have evidence of on-going personal development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold NVQ Level III or above or the equivalent.
Desirable
- To have health care related qualification.
- Full UK Driving licence
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Working within a team
- To be skilled in dealing with anxious and distress patients and relatives.
- To be independent and able to accept responsibility.
- To have good Communication skills.
- To have the ability to recognise own limitation, and when to access advice and supervision.
- To be able to pay attention to detail.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- To have the ability to work single-handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- To have identified experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- To have demonstrable experience of assisting in OT assessment & interventions.
- To have demonstrable experience of working with people.
- To have the ability to communicate with patients, including those with hearing difficulties, cognitive impairment and aggressive / challenging behaviour.
- To have good verbal and written English skills.
- To have experience in fitting and instructing the safe use of a wide variety of OT equipment.
- To have an understanding of a wide variety of conditions.
- To have experience in liaising with other staff within the MDT on the patients progress / issues.
- To have excellent time management skills.
- To be computer literate.
Desirable
- To have demonstrable experience in assessing patients for and fitting of a wide range of Occupational Therapy Equipment.
- To have demonstrable experience in carrying out home visits without supervision.
- To have knowledge of rehabilitation treatments and activities.
- To have evidence of on-going personal development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Must hold NVQ Level III or above or the equivalent.
Desirable
- To have health care related qualification.
- Full UK Driving licence
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Working within a team
- To be skilled in dealing with anxious and distress patients and relatives.
- To be independent and able to accept responsibility.
- To have good Communication skills.
- To have the ability to recognise own limitation, and when to access advice and supervision.
- To be able to pay attention to detail.
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- To have the ability to work single-handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment.
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.
