Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Occupational Therapy

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The postholder will be responsible for delivery of Occupationally based therapeutic activity interventions to aid in the Recovery and rehabilitation of Male Learning Disability service users within our blended service at Warren Court Secure Services alongside colleagues in the OT lead Recovery Team and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Interventions may be offered as part of a group or individual basis. The postholder will be expected to work weekends and some early evenings as part of this role. All interventions offered will be under the supervision of the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist

Main duties of the job

To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.

About us

We provide mental health and social care services - including Adults of Working Age, Older Adults, Children and Adolescents and Specialist Learning Disabilities services.

The Trust works in close partnership with Hertfordshire County Council and also with other NHS organisations to promote and support mental health in the community. We also provide specialist learning disability services in Norfolk and North Essex.

The Trust provides:

Community Services including local teams for mental health.
Acute and Rehabilitation Services including inpatient services and crisis team.
Specialist Services such as mental health services for older people, eating disorders, and our mother and baby unit.
Learning Disability and Forensic Services.

Date posted

22 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum Pro rata+ 5% of basic salary HCA, min £1,192-max £2,011

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-LD&F-8095

Job locations

Warren Court, Woodside Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0HT

Woodside Road

Abbots Langley

WD5 0HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.
Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.

To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.
Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and clinical environment.
To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.

To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING

Essential

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Degree in relevant subject

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Experience of working in a OT related setting
Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
Knowledge of Recovery principles
Functional Assessment

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION TRAINING

Essential

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Degree in relevant subject

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Experience of working in a OT related setting
Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
Knowledge of Recovery principles
Functional Assessment

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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