Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy assistant to join our Community Treatment Team. The CTT supports patients who are in crisis (physical crisis) to remain in their own home.
You must have previous NHS experience & worked as a OTA in a therapy setting. You will need an ability to work under pressure, as part of a team & to be able to adapt to changes.
This post will work closely with PT, OTs & SW's to provide high quality, patient-centred, holistic therapy input.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include assessments, implementation/evaluation of treatment needs.
You must have completed an NVQ 3/BTEC in Health & Social Care or have a willingness to work towards this. You must also have relevant IT skills. Various training & development opportunities are available.
This job requires that you have the ability to travel within the community to carry out your work & attend training/meetings.
About us
COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ or equivalent in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Good standard of written and spoken english
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience in a therapy setting or as a therapy assistant
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including patient records
- Effective communication (including verbal / non verbal)
- Travel efficiently in community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ or equivalent in healthcare or willingness to work towards
- Good standard of written and spoken english
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience in a therapy setting or as a therapy assistant
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual handling procedures
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills including patient records
- Effective communication (including verbal / non verbal)
- Travel efficiently in community
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).
