Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapy Assistants
to work within our Adult Occupational Therapy Inpatient Service at CDDFT.
The position is situated at the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
at Bishop Auckland Hospital. You will be
an active member of the Adult Occupational Therapy team and work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The role would consist of providing support to the
Occupational Therapist, within a hospital rehabilitation setting. This is an exciting opportunity for any
individual who enjoys working as a team and who has a passion for providing
excellent care to patients with the ultimate aim of the patient returning home
as safely and as independently as possible. The Adult Occupational Therapy
service support with this transition by completing extensive assessments,
providing additional aids, completing home visits, providing professional
advice, rehabilitation and compassionate care.
All individuals would be fully inducted and additional
departmental training will be provided.
We welcome any queries regarding this
opportunity. Please contact Clinical Team Lead - Jeanette Mason 01388 455438
Main duties of the job
Duties would include working alongside qualified Therapists;
gathering relevant patient history, supporting
the Occupational Therapist with assessments and therapeutic interventions such
as activities of daily living, mobility and transfer practice, cognitive tasks
and social engagement. Candidates will
also order, deliver and fit suitable pieces of equipment, providing verbal
instruction and demonstrating the safe use of equipment in a range of
environments. There is also the expectation to liaise with patients, their
carers and family members, carrying out follow up telephone calls and ensuring
patient documentation is accurate and up to date.
The candidate will also work very closely with
other Allied Health Professionals to
provide excellent care and support, following the Stroke pathway.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a successful candidate you will be expected to work as a
member of the Adult Occupational Therapy Team. To contribute to team
developments and provision of a high quality service to patients. To assist
qualified Occupational Therapists in the delivery of Occupational therapy
assessments and interventions with patients on an individual or group basis and
in a variety of settings (Wards, and Community).
To work under direction of qualified staff across identified
service areas. To carry out planned interventions of care as directed and
provided by Therapists, assisting in the planning, setting up and running of
groups and individual treatment sessions.
The post holder will provide administrative and housekeeping
support to the team and be able to organise and prioritise their own allocated
daily workload to meet service demands and patients needs.
They will also actively participate in any service
training/developments as deemed appropriate to the role.
See Job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a successful candidate you will be expected to work as a
member of the Adult Occupational Therapy Team. To contribute to team
developments and provision of a high quality service to patients. To assist
qualified Occupational Therapists in the delivery of Occupational therapy
assessments and interventions with patients on an individual or group basis and
in a variety of settings (Wards, and Community).
To work under direction of qualified staff across identified
service areas. To carry out planned interventions of care as directed and
provided by Therapists, assisting in the planning, setting up and running of
groups and individual treatment sessions.
The post holder will provide administrative and housekeeping
support to the team and be able to organise and prioritise their own allocated
daily workload to meet service demands and patients needs.
They will also actively participate in any service
training/developments as deemed appropriate to the role.
See Job description for full details.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to reason and problem solve
- Good observational skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy profession and its core values.
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients.
- Competent in the use of IT, including email, word and excel.
- Ability to work under own initiative and seek guidance when required.
- Ability to identify when to report to a registered therapist.
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform under pressure
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies.
- Ability to follow systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relevant to health care with the ability to follow systems and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of a variety of medical conditions and physical disabilities.
- Knowledge of Multidisciplinary working and Therapists role within the MDT
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the physical demands of the post.
- Able to independently travel between trust sites and to patient properties, transporting small items of equipment when required.
- Able to demonstrate client centred non-discriminatory practice.
- To provide commitment, motivation and adaptability with willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability to form professional relationships at all times.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with various medical conditions and physical disabilities
- Experience working in a health or social care setting.
- Experience of working in a Team.
- Experience of documenting accurate, clear and concise patient records.
Desirable
- Experience of fitting and demonstrating safe use of equipment issued by Therapists.
- Experience of Working as part of a MDT.
- Experience of using manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Experience of working with patients on a 1:1 and group basis.
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant.
- Experience in using electronic record systems.
- Experience of completing community visits independently.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 4 qualification in related subject
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to reason and problem solve
- Good observational skills.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy profession and its core values.
- Ability to teach practical skills to patients.
- Competent in the use of IT, including email, word and excel.
- Ability to work under own initiative and seek guidance when required.
- Ability to identify when to report to a registered therapist.
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform under pressure
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies.
- Ability to follow systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of policy and legislation relevant to health care with the ability to follow systems and procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of a variety of medical conditions and physical disabilities.
- Knowledge of Multidisciplinary working and Therapists role within the MDT
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the physical demands of the post.
- Able to independently travel between trust sites and to patient properties, transporting small items of equipment when required.
- Able to demonstrate client centred non-discriminatory practice.
- To provide commitment, motivation and adaptability with willingness to work flexibly.
- Ability to form professional relationships at all times.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients with various medical conditions and physical disabilities
- Experience working in a health or social care setting.
- Experience of working in a Team.
- Experience of documenting accurate, clear and concise patient records.
Desirable
- Experience of fitting and demonstrating safe use of equipment issued by Therapists.
- Experience of Working as part of a MDT.
- Experience of using manual handling techniques and equipment.
- Experience of working with patients on a 1:1 and group basis.
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant.
- Experience in using electronic record systems.
- Experience of completing community visits independently.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 4 qualification in related subject
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
