Occupational Therapy Assistant

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 January 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to work as part of Occupational therapy team across the two adult acute wards at the Michael Carlisle Centre. This exciting post is for a part time position (37.5 hours).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the Occupational Therapy Team and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to provide a high standard of service to individuals and groups of service users both on and off the ward environment.

The therapy team provide personalised care and treatment plans alongside meaningful therapeutic activity to service users on the ward.

Excellent communication skills, initiative, energy and an interest in the therapeutic use of activity are essential. Experience of this type of work is desirable but aptitude and motivation are equally considered to be essential qualities in providing the high standards of service this post demands.

Access to supervision and training is offered to all team members and a supportive working environment with an emphasis on good team working skills is strongly encouraged.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-24-6862640

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Road, Nether Edge

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist the post holder will use personal and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, person centred programmes of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users who have mental health problems
To support registered Occupational therapist with carrying out assessment and interventions with service users
To undertake any other duties that may be allocated by an Occupational Therapist within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
To maintain and develop relevant skills in line with Trust policy in order to provide a responsive high quality service to users.
It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.

All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to clients, patients, the public and colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist the post holder will use personal and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible, person centred programmes of therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users who have mental health problems
To support registered Occupational therapist with carrying out assessment and interventions with service users
To undertake any other duties that may be allocated by an Occupational Therapist within the general scope of the post and appropriate to the grade.
To maintain and develop relevant skills in line with Trust policy in order to provide a responsive high quality service to users.
It is the responsibility of all Trust employees to ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with best practice risk management.

All employees are expected to observe the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy in their behaviour to clients, patients, the public and colleagues.

Person Specification

Ability to work as part of a team

Essential

Demonstrates experience of positive team working

Experience or understanding of working with people with mental health issues

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the needs of inpatient service users

Interest in Occupational Therapy or use of Activity

Essential

Understanding of the job role and the working environment

Person Specification

Ability to work as part of a team

Essential

Demonstrates experience of positive team working

Experience or understanding of working with people with mental health issues

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of the needs of inpatient service users

Interest in Occupational Therapy or use of Activity

Essential

Understanding of the job role and the working environment

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

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Road, Nether Edge

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Road, Nether Edge

Sheffield

S11 9BF

Employer's website

https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/working-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Patrick Smith

Patrick.smith@shsc.nhs.uk

01142218040

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

457-24-6862640

Job locations

Michael Carlisle Centre

75 Osborne Road, Nether Edge

Sheffield

S11 9BF

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