Job summary
As an occupational therapy assistant in TEWV you will provide support to service users to engage in a therapeutic programme of care, as delegated by an occupational therapist, demonstrating adherence to the Trust Values at all times and operating as a member of the team, service and organisation.
Additional contact details: Helen Wood, EIP Team Manager -01765 632922Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for working with delegated service users and contributing to assessments and interventions to address key occupational areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care, supporting them in achieving their identified goals and promoting independence and well-being through a client-centred approach
To participate in clinical supervision
To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working
To contribute to safety and quality improvement activities as part of occupational therapy team.
To use the Trust electronic patient record system
To abide by all Trust policies and procedures
To be able to respond flexibly and creatively to challengesA big part of this role requires travelling regularly into rural areas that may not have access to public transport. The successful candidate will need to able to travel in this context independently
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent, confident, and enthusiastic full time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team. The early intervention in psychosis team is based within the Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire areas of North Yorkshire and is located at The Orchards, Ripon.
The multi-disciplinary team works with adults and young people experiencing psychosis and their families to deliver mental health interventions.
We are looking for an occupational therapy assistant who can work flexibly to meet service need and has the vision, energy, and inspiration to support in the delivery of creative, imaginative solutions to delivering occupational therapy to young people and adults with psychosis and their families.
You will access wider support from the occupational therapy network within TEWV in supporting the delivering of a high quality needs-led occupational therapy service. You will have the opportunity to utilise technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and support service users/carers to achieve their identified goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support occupational therapists in the provision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway and offer input to individuals, their families and carers, engaged with EIP in the community.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with young people and adults experiencing psychosis, as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of working alongside occupational therapists or experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. And a keenness to continually develop yourself and others. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will support occupational therapists in the provision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway and offer input to individuals, their families and carers, engaged with EIP in the community.
All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers.
The ability to engage and communicate with young people and adults experiencing psychosis, as well as the parents/family/carers and system around them is essential.
Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments.
You must be able to demonstrate experience of working alongside occupational therapists or experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. And a keenness to continually develop yourself and others. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care or Appropriate AVCE in Health & Social care
- or Willingness to undertake relevant NVQ within agreed time frame
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience working alongside occupational therapists
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Understanding of therapeutic terminology
- Understanding of a variety of therapeutic approaches
- Awareness of health & safety issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Experience of Record Keeping
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Personal attributes
Essential
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to change
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 in Care or Appropriate AVCE in Health & Social care
- or Willingness to undertake relevant NVQ within agreed time frame
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience working alongside occupational therapists
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Understanding of therapeutic terminology
- Understanding of a variety of therapeutic approaches
- Awareness of health & safety issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation
- Experience of Record Keeping
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Personal attributes
Essential
- Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
- Able to work flexibly and adapt to change
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Self-awareness and committed to continual personal development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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).
