Job summary
Do you have a passion for working in a supportive team in a vibrant area with a striking coastline and areas of outstanding natural beauty and historical significance.
Do you want the opportunity to improve mental health and emotional wellbeing of our service users?
If the answer is YES then this job is for you!
Come and join the North Tyneside CTT Occupational Therapy Team . We are a valued therapy, championed by the service to use our OT skills to make a difference in people's lives.
The service comprises 3 community teams based in Longbenton, North Shields and Whitley Bay.
Regular support will be provided, as well as access to skills development workshops, peer support and regular CPD opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resourceful, resilient and have good organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners work closely together to carry out therapy directed work, meaningful activities, and accessing local community to build skills. The Assistant Practitioners will have a level of autonomy, with regular clinical and management supervision.
You will assist the therapist to engage young people; identify their skills and abilities; plan therapy and intervention activities, and deliver 1:1 and group interventions. You will also monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.
You will also run psychoeducation courses s on a range of topics. These will be both face to face and webinars online. Being comfortable using technology will be essential in this post.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th October 2023
Closing date : 24th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 10th October 2023
Closing date : 24th October 2023
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 in health or social care or NVQ Level 3 (in relevant area)
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English
- Significant experience working in a relevant clinical service
Desirable
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience working in a community setting
- Experience providing online training
- Experience working with people who are neurodiverse
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or NVQ Level 4 in health or social care or NVQ Level 3 (in relevant area)
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English
- Significant experience working in a relevant clinical service
Desirable
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience working in a community setting
- Experience providing online training
- Experience working with people who are neurodiverse
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
