Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To participate as a member of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service assisting with specified duties and taking some responsibility for his/her own work within a broad framework laid down by an OT.

The post will require specialised expertise and involve responsibilities over and above those normally expected of an OT Assistant.

As part of the OT Service the job holder will be required to work in the Men's Service at Guild Lodge.

The jobholder will also be required to provide individual and group interventions in a variety of environments (ward, hospital & community based facilities). Service requirements may occasionally involve some flexibility of work.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and keenly motivated to join our well established and innovative teams at Guild Lodge, working within the women's service pathway. You will be part of a team working alongside staff and service users to promote the importance of occupation and meaningful activities as part of an individual's recovery journey.

Your role will entail working alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team and under close supervision of the occupational therapy service. We have a range of excellent environments and opportunities for services users - namely a large Therapeutic Resources Centre & Sports Hall (that includes pottery, art, library, kitchen, gym facilities) as well as the Tarnbrook Vocational Unit (this includes opportunities for work and qualifications) as well as a the Gleadale Social Centre.

So, if you have a wide skill set and are good at motivating others and value the importance of how activities can improve individual's experiences - please apply!

We always support and encourage our staff through personal development and appraisal and value the importance of regular supervision. This is an excellent chance to gain a range of really good skills in a fantastic environment!

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-SPS1120-AT

Job locations

L7F9 L2074 Elmridge Ward (S)

Preston

PR3 2JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEvidence or experience of qualification in work, art, craft, leisure or domestic skills or oAgreed equivalent(s) such as NVQ in health care subject to Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

oAbility to carry out group activities
oGood communication & networking skills
oGood motivating skills.
oReporting skills; written & verbal

Experience

Essential

oWork with people with mental health problems
oWorking in a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oEvidence or experience of qualification in work, art, craft, leisure or domestic skills or oAgreed equivalent(s) such as NVQ in health care subject to Level 3

Knowledge

Essential

oAbility to carry out group activities
oGood communication & networking skills
oGood motivating skills.
oReporting skills; written & verbal

Experience

Essential

oWork with people with mental health problems
oWorking in a multidisciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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