Occupational Therapy Assistant in Mental Health/Inpatient

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We have exciting opportunities 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.

We have a permanent full time vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Assistant at The Willows, LE5 0LE and a part time vacancy 3 days per week at Stewart House to replace a part time staff member who works Monday, Thursday and Friday. You will be joining well established, friendly and supportive teams.

You will work in MDT teams with Band 6 and Band 5 Occupational Therapists and other Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to provide feedback to the qualified staff to ensure 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 to help patients meet their individual goals, using evidence-based interventions.

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 must be able to demonstrate risk awareness. Contributing to the MDT in managing risk and risk assessments.

This job advert may be closed before the closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Post 1 - is a permanent full-time position at 37.5 hours per week between 8.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday at The Willows.

Post 2 - is a permanent part time position, 3 days per week (22.5 hours) between 8.00 and 4.00, ideally Monday, Thursday and Friday.

Please indicate on your application which role you are applying for.

Please be advised that at this time LPT does not support CSO Certificate of Sponsorship to support Visa application for these roles.

The interviews will be by a panel in person at one of the rehabilitation units.

Are you a highly motivated team player, reliable and dedicated to giving high quality therapeutic interventions to our service users? Then we would like to hear from you!

Are you able to demonstrate experience and ability in both supporting patients with and assessing functional / cognitive skills and difficulties.

We would welcome applications from those with experience of working with service users with severe and enduring mental health diagnosis, in an MDT with Occupational Therapists or those who can demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to work with our client group showing transferrable skills from other healthcare services.

You will also benefit from free parking at both sites.

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. 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.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9313-24-0591

Job locations

The Willows

Cordelia Close

Leicester

LE5 0LE

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 adult patient group with SMI and how the symptoms may affect functionality.
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy.
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.
Ability to instruct patients in relation to use of therapeutic equipment and therapy interventions in the domains of volition, personal management, cognitive strategies, roles/routines, work ability, social ability, community engagement.
Understand personal boundaries and be able to demonstrate risk awareness.

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 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other Level 3 qualification pathway).
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Hold a qualification or willing to work towards Gym Instructor training.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of severe mental health conditions and the impact this can have on a person's daily living skills.
Demonstrate experience of working in 1:1 and group situations with adult service users.
Have experience and be able to demonstrate functional skills in activities of daily living and being able to transfer these skills/knowledge to our service users, as required.
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.
Demonstrate an understanding of risk and risk management.
Self motivated with a genuine desire to work the patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
Ability to cope with unpredictable situations at times.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults with complex mental health conditions.
Experience of facilitating group work or 1:1 activity interventions such as arts, craft, cooking, gardening, sports.
Willing to drive the unit car for community access if required.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge related to adult patient group with SMI and how the symptoms may affect functionality.
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy.
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.
Ability to instruct patients in relation to use of therapeutic equipment and therapy interventions in the domains of volition, personal management, cognitive strategies, roles/routines, work ability, social ability, community engagement.
Understand personal boundaries and be able to demonstrate risk awareness.

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 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other Level 3 qualification pathway).
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
Hold a qualification or willing to work towards Gym Instructor training.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of severe mental health conditions and the impact this can have on a person's daily living skills.
Demonstrate experience of working in 1:1 and group situations with adult service users.
Have experience and be able to demonstrate functional skills in activities of daily living and being able to transfer these skills/knowledge to our service users, as required.
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.
Demonstrate an understanding of risk and risk management.
Self motivated with a genuine desire to work the patients experiencing mental health difficulties.
Ability to cope with unpredictable situations at times.

Desirable

Experience of working with adults with complex mental health conditions.
Experience of facilitating group work or 1:1 activity interventions such as arts, craft, cooking, gardening, sports.
Willing to drive the unit car for community access if required.