Job summary
The Walton Centre are currently seeking a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist
the team Occupational Therapists in the assessment of appropriate patients.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities:
If you are successful, you will
contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes
caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and
administration duties.
To assist qualified therapists in their
administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department.
To take responsibility for own delegated
clinical caseload.
To undertake assessment related
activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified
therapists
To participate in audit and service
development.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
If you are successful, you will
contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes
caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and
administration duties.
To assist qualified therapists in their
administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department.
To take responsibility for own delegated
clinical caseload.
To undertake assessment related
activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified
therapists
To participate in audit and service
development.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Good
literacy and numeracy skills
Level
3 NVQ in a relevant area
Have the ability to undertake training to
acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post
Previous
experience as a healthcare assistant, rehab assistant, occupational therapy or
physiotherapy assistant
Experience of working with older people
Physically
able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and
equipment safely
Valid and current driving license and car
to be able to travel to locations throughout
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
If you are successful, you will
contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes
caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and
administration duties.
To assist qualified therapists in their
administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department.
To take responsibility for own delegated
clinical caseload.
To undertake assessment related
activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified
therapists
To participate in audit and service
development.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the
service.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Good
literacy and numeracy skills
Level
3 NVQ in a relevant area
Have the ability to undertake training to
acquire the skills appropriate for development in the post
Previous
experience as a healthcare assistant, rehab assistant, occupational therapy or
physiotherapy assistant
Experience of working with older people
Physically
able to perform tasks whilst kneeling, bending and able to handle patients and
equipment safely
Valid and current driving license and car
to be able to travel to locations throughout
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ in a relevant area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ in a relevant area
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.
