Job summary
The specialist rehab and
recovery service in Calderdale have and exciting opportunity for a full time
Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Activity Co-Ordinator. The role covers
both the Community Based Rehab Team and the Community Rehabilitation Unit. The
role is supported by an excellent therapy team which is made up of two Senior
Occupational Therapist, a rotational band 5 Occupational Therapist and another
full time Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Activity Co-Ordinator. The Therapy
team form an important part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The core function of the
service is to provide opportunities for integration into the community, and
accommodation appropriate to the individuals needs, using a Recovery Approach
supported by positive engagement and therapeutic interventions. All individuals
working in the team will be committed in providing a holistic therapeutic
approach, opportunities and relationships that delivers positive experiences.
This will be achieved by co production of care plans to achieve the maximum
recovery status for that individual and promoting self -management of symptoms and
wellness
Calderdale Rehabilitation
Service incorporates Lyndhurst Hospital and a community-based rehabilitation
team. Both services are run from the Lyndhurst Hospital.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
The Band 3 Occupational Therapy
Assistant plays an essential role in the rehab and recovery service. The role
provides support to the registered therapy staff by supporting the
implementation of interventions following assessments and feeding back progress
to support the evaluation of care. The Occupational Therapy Assistant role also
undertakes some of the initial assessments which feeds into formulating the
care plans with an individual. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will look at
building individualised activity plans with a service user based around their
hobbies and interests. They will support with making initial contact with any
service/groups and support a service user to start building this into their
weekly routine. The role includes supporting rehab specific groups alongside
the Multi-disciplinary team and providing information and practical support
with individuals functional rehab.
Lyndhurst Hospital is a 14 bedded level 1 Community Rehabilitation Unit and the community-based rehab team offers up to 36 hours a day of rehabilitation in the community. Both services forms part of the Rehab and recovery services in the Calderdale and Kirklees BDU. The service predominately works with people suffering from psychosis who have a specific rehab and recovery need.
The Unit is led by a multi-disciplinary management team, including occupational therapy, medical input, and psychology with band 6 nurses taking a clinical leadership role.
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
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. For Band 3 roles, only full-time positions at the top of the pay scale meet this threshold. Therefore, sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and working hours.
The post holder will:
Under the supervision/direction of
registered health care
professionals/associate practitioner, perform
delegated interventions and care tasks, for which they have received training,
seeking support as and when necessary.
As part of a healthcare team,
provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people
that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Demonstrating sensitivity,
empathy and active listening skills, maintain positive and appropriate
relationships with people at all times.
Demonstrate an understanding of the
care and treatment programmes
required fora designated group of service
users.
To follow a care plan, advise
and guide service users, family and carers in following prescribed
interventions and make the appropriate adjustments within
own competence and skill set and be able to communicate any changes
to service users and
registered health care professionals.
Be required to concentrate for
periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan This may include areas of work requiring physical
effort, with regard to risk, following the risk assessment
and health & safety.
Exercise
a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider
different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, eg following falls prevention
guidance identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence.
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
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Visa sponsorship under the Health and Care Worker visa route can only be considered if the prorated salary meets the minimum threshold of £25,000, as required by the UK Visas and Immigration. For Band 3 roles, only full-time positions at the top of the pay scale meet this threshold. Therefore, sponsorship may not be possible depending on salary increment placement and working hours.
The post holder will:
Under the supervision/direction of
registered health care
professionals/associate practitioner, perform
delegated interventions and care tasks, for which they have received training,
seeking support as and when necessary.
As part of a healthcare team,
provide the highest standards of safe and compassionate planned care to people
that maximises their recovery and rehabilitation potential.
Demonstrating sensitivity,
empathy and active listening skills, maintain positive and appropriate
relationships with people at all times.
Demonstrate an understanding of the
care and treatment programmes
required fora designated group of service
users.
To follow a care plan, advise
and guide service users, family and carers in following prescribed
interventions and make the appropriate adjustments within
own competence and skill set and be able to communicate any changes
to service users and
registered health care professionals.
Be required to concentrate for
periods of time, depending upon the care intervention/care plan This may include areas of work requiring physical
effort, with regard to risk, following the risk assessment
and health & safety.
Exercise
a degree of independence, initiative and judgement and consider
different approaches when delivering tasks. Assess situations, eg following falls prevention
guidance identify and resolve potential problems, within own competence.
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
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.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg: Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision-making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT / keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, 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 services user, environmental risks etc. and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising / inducting others.
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).
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health / social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and under own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Level 2 qualification/or working through, with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study.
Person Specification
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.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg: Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills.
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users.
- Demonstrates safe decision-making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator.
- Good IT / keyboard skills.
- Diversity/Cultural understanding.
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations eg, 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 services user, environmental risks etc. and act appropriately.
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value-based induction.
Desirable
- Language skills other than English.
- Experience of supervising / inducting others.
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).
Experience
Essential
- In providing personal care and related procedures for those with health / social needs.
- In working in a caring environment at a band 2 or equivalent level of competence.
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- Of demonstrating own duties.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally and under own initiative or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach.
- Dress appropriately for the environment.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-D or grade 3-9 in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Level 2 qualification/or working through, with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 3.
- Care Certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement.
Desirable
- Apprenticeship level 3 or equivalent eg, RQF(regulated Qualification Framework)NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
- Experience of the speciality area.
- Willingness to undertake further study.
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).
