Job summary
22.5 hours per week
Are you looking for a position
working in the community as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)? My name is
Robin Sunderland and I manage a fantastic community mental health team based in
South Kirklees.
The Enhanced Pathway Team is a
community mental health team operating in South Kirklees and as a Band 4 Community
OT assistant you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and pivotal in
delivering high quality care to service users in the community
OTAs will see a range of
patients who often have several mental health and social care needs and require
therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation to maximise their independence. You
will assume responsibility for your own caseload within the boundaries of your
practice, under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist. The
registered therapist will delegate responsibilities to the OTA and is
clinically accountable for the patients care.
We are looking to recruit an
enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work in a flexible, innovative
and creative way. The role will primarily be based at Folly Hall Mills
Huddersfield and surrounding areas within a working pattern consisting of
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, we are however keen to support a good work and home
life balance so flexible working is available for all team members and we
support hybrid ways of working.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
OTAs help implement
treatment plans developed by occupational therapists to improve patients'
functional abilities and daily living skills.
You may assist in
gathering information about a patient's abilities, limitations, and needs,
which is essential for developing effective treatment plans.
OTAs guide
patients through activities designed to improve their motor skills,
coordination, sensory processing, and cognitive functions.
You'll teach
patients and their families how to use assistive devices, adapt their homes or
workplaces, and perform daily tasks more independently.
Accurately
document patient progress, interventions, and any changes in their condition,
ensuring clear communication with the occupational therapist and other
healthcare professionals.
Ensure that
therapy equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, and organized for use.
Work closely with
occupational therapists, other healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure
a coordinated and patient-centered approach to care.
Assist with basic
patient care tasks, such as personal hygiene, mobility, and transfers, as
needed.
May assist with administrative tasks such as
scheduling appointments, preparing reports, and managing patient records.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working collaboratively and in
partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote holistic care.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the
care and treatment programmes of
individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make
appropriate care adjustments,
within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and be able to communicate any changes
to service users, carers and the
health care team. This may include regular assessment, evaluation,
reporting and escalating relevant
information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
Undertake enhanced training and
preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the service and to equip the
post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
May be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
Supervise and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following intial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working collaboratively and in
partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote holistic care.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the
care and treatment programmes of
individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make
appropriate care adjustments,
within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and be able to communicate any changes
to service users, carers and the
health care team. This may include regular assessment, evaluation,
reporting and escalating relevant
information to appropriate health and social care professionals.
Undertake enhanced training and
preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the service and to equip the
post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
May be required to work in challenging
environments which could include using managing aggression and violence
techniques, lone working and conflict resolution.
Supervise and delegate work to health care support workers,
participate in their induction, training, appraisal.
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants
are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application
forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is
strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before
selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to
enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application
form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or health related procedures(where appropriate to the role).
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care.
- Provide and receive practice supervision.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role).
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Group Facilitation skills.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or health related procedures(where appropriate to the role).
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- In user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to role.
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care.
- Provide and receive practice supervision.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role).
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner.
- Demonstrates Trust Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good administration and organisational skills.
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising/inducting others.
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post.
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post).
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Group Facilitation skills.
- Willingness to undertake further study/development.
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.
