Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Mental Health

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the mental health rehabilitation pathway offering support and mental health rehabilitation focused interventions for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties during their admission to inpatient areas.

We have a full time vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for a fixed term 2 year temporary vacancy at Stewart House, LE19 4SL. You will be joining our well established, friendly and supportive team.

You will work within an MDT team with Band 6 and Band 5 Occupational Therapists and existing Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide ongoing appropriate OT Assessments and interventions to patients using Functional, Psycho-social, Cognitive, Sensory and Physical Health approaches.

You will assist the Occupational Therapists (OT) to deliver mental health interventions identified by the OTs and wider MDT to help patients meet their individual goals, using evidence-based interventions / treatments.

You will assist the OTs in delivering individual treatment plans which enable service users to develop or maintain their functional / cognitive skills and abilities using graded or adaptive strategies at all stages of their recovery.

You will contribute to the multidisciplinary team in managing risk and risk assessment.

Working as a team ensures we deliver high quality therapeutic care to Patients who are in recovery on the rehabilitation pathway.

The interview date will be Tuesday 19th September 2023.

Main duties of the job

The post is a temporary fixed term 2 year contract, full time position 37.5 hours per week 8.00 to 4.00 Monday to Friday. The expected period of employment to cover the vacancy is December 2023 to December 2025, dependent on HR / DBS checks being completed.

Are you a highly motivated team player, reliable and dedicated to giving high quality therapeutic interventions to our service users?

Do you have experience working with service users with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis? Then we would like to hear from you!

We would welcome applications from those with experience of working within an MDT, preferably with experience of working in an Occupational Therapy team or those who can demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to work with our client group showing transferrable relevant skills from other services.

You will also benefit from free parking at both sites.
The interview date will be Tuesday 19th September 2023.

About us

Here at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9313-23-0590

Job locations

Stewart House

The Rise

Leicester

LE19 4SL

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you have read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you have read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge related to specific patient group.
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing services, with knowledge of Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sector support services.
Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT and digital technology.
Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.

Desirable

Ability to instruct patient/ carers in relation to use of therapeutic equipment and therapy interventions: exercise, safe handling etc.
Ability to deliver Psychosocial interventions (volition, personal management, cognitive strategies, roles/routines, work ability, social ability, community engagement).

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

RQF Level 3 qualifications or demonstrated ability and commitment to achieve a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Level 2 Functional Skills.
Or - as a Level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Therapy / Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other Level 3 qualification pathway).

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of mental health conditions and the impact this can have on a person's daily living skills.
Self motivated with a genuine desire to work the patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with the work agreed and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists.
Ability to work as part of a team and be able to interact effectively with team members from all disciplines.
Ability to cope with unpredictable situations at times.

Desirable

Experience of working with clients with complex mental health conditions.
Experience of working within an Occupational Therapy Team.
Care Certificate qualification.
Experience of facilitating group work or 1:1 activity interventions such as arts, craft, cooking, gardening, sports.
Willing to drive the unit car for therapy based community access if required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge related to specific patient group.
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Nursing services, with knowledge of Social Services and the Voluntary & Private sector support services.
Has computer literacy skills, experience of IT and digital technology.
Demonstrates effective written, verbal & non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass on skills to others and evaluate their competence.

Desirable

Ability to instruct patient/ carers in relation to use of therapeutic equipment and therapy interventions: exercise, safe handling etc.
Ability to deliver Psychosocial interventions (volition, personal management, cognitive strategies, roles/routines, work ability, social ability, community engagement).

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths.

Desirable

RQF Level 3 qualifications or demonstrated ability and commitment to achieve a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Level 2 Functional Skills.
Or - as a Level 2 apprenticeship, such as the Therapy / Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other Level 3 qualification pathway).

Experience

Essential

Knowledge of mental health conditions and the impact this can have on a person's daily living skills.
Self motivated with a genuine desire to work the patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with the work agreed and under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists.
Ability to work as part of a team and be able to interact effectively with team members from all disciplines.
Ability to cope with unpredictable situations at times.

Desirable

Experience of working with clients with complex mental health conditions.
Experience of working within an Occupational Therapy Team.
Care Certificate qualification.
Experience of facilitating group work or 1:1 activity interventions such as arts, craft, cooking, gardening, sports.
Willing to drive the unit car for therapy based community access if required.