Occupational Therapy Assistant NHS AfC: Band 3 Main area
OTA
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - hours per week (Shift Work 7 day service (8am - 8pm))
Job ref
-OPC-9- Site
Cubley Court, Kingsway Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£, - £, per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
//6 : Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences. Job overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated full time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the established Occupational Therapy Team on Cubley Ward.
Cubley Court is an assessment and treatment unit for people with dementia/organic illnesses based on the Kingsway Hospital site. The ward aims are: to promote holistic person centred care utilising life story work; to ensure respect and dignity for the people we care for; to promote physical and mental well-being; to maintain a good quality of life.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with the ward Occupational Therapists, alongside the multi-disciplinary team, to create opportunities for individuals with dementia to engage in meaningful activity.
By facilitating practical activity groups and individual sessions, you will contribute towards a balanced therapeutic programme, providing service-users with appropriate challenges while maintaining a safe environment.
Due to the challenges of working in an older adult acute inpatient environment, there will be periods during your working week, whereby, you will be supporting shared tasks alongside nursing colleagues and contribute towards the overall functioning of the ward.
We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction and training programme for all new Occupational Therapy Assistants, plus regular clinical supervision. Main duties of the job We are seeking to recruit individuals who can work flexibly around the needs of our service and is able to work unsociable hours which will include weekends and shift work. We are looking for dynamic individuals with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an Occupational Therapy service on the ward for patients who are acutely unwell.
Facilitating individual and group sessions, where appropriate.
Providing service-users with appropriate challenges.
Working independently and ability to use initiative, seeking support as required from Occupational Therapists.
Plan and carry out individual and group interventions as guided by the individuals' service user needs.
Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process
Work as a member team, supporting shared tasks when this is required to maintain the service functions.
Participate in MDT discussions, and document decision made. Working for our organisation Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
Generous NHS pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Health service discounts and online benefits
Incremental pay progression
Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
Health and wellbeing opportunities Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Team Derbyshire is a great employer, with a set of values which reflect their commitment to staff and patients. The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a quality occupational therapy service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists.
Develop a working knowledge of the occupational therapy process.
Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice.
Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit sporting, creative, domestic or technical activities).
Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole.
Maintain dedicated time for practical activities and demonstrate effective time management when preparing sessions and writing notes.
Accept referrals from the occupational therapy team according to agreed referral systems and care pathway.
Assist in facilitating service user responsibility and choices for occupational participation, and the ability to determine their own lifestyle.
Contribute to occupational and clinical risk assessments, reporting findings to the occupational therapy team.
Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment.
Assist in the co-ordination of care by communicating effectively and ensuring that Trust professional guidelines for record-keeping are followed.
Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person-centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to.
Participate in a multi-professional/agency approach to care, valuing the interface of professional roles and responsibilities.
Use effective interpersonal skills that relate to service users, carers and team members on an equal and respectful basis.
Participate in the development of the occupational therapy structure, attending appropriate staff meeting.
Demonstrate awareness of the Trust Policy for Clinical Supervision; receiving regular clinical supervision.
With the support of the occupational therapy team, ensure good practice is maintained by identifying practice that requires change or development or that does not meet required standards.
Be aware of and work within all legislative requirements relevant to occupational therapy (Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Human Rights Act, Disability Discrimination Act etc), and ensure that Child and Adult protection procedures are followed.
Maintain safety standards and take responsibility for organising and maintaining a specific work environment, kitchen, craft area, activity rooms and garden).
Advise the Ward Manager and Lead Nurses of materials and equipment required for a designated area of work and assist in ordering resources within a specified budget
We are a dynamic multi- disciplinary team and as an integral part of our team you will receive: Regular supervision and appraisal
Continuing Professional Development
A supportive network of professionals
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visa’s and Immigration. Please note that as the current salary threshold is £, it is unlikely we will be able to offer sponsorship for this post as without 2 years previous NHS Service at Band 3 you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship (bank and agency service is excluded). This would apply to anyone who has current time limited right to work in the UK and would require sponsorship in the near future commencing at the bottom of the band. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the website Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Relevant practical qualification BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent or relevant training or relevant experience. Desirable criteria Food hygiene level 2
Customer care
Experience of working in Occupational Therapy setting Experience Essential criteria Group work skills planning and facilitation of therapeutic groups independently
Experience of/Interest in Dementia care
Ability to implement plans of care
Evidence of working in a challenging environment
Shows problem solving skills, planning skills within chosen activity
Evidence of written and verbal communication. Desirable criteria Knowledge of using electronic patient records
Food hygiene certificate
Working in an Occupational Therapy setting Further details / informal visits contact NameAmanda MitchellJob titleAdvanced Clinical OT Lead PractitionerEmail numberAdditional informationEnquiries are very welcome.
For further information please contact:
Amanda Mitchell, Clinical Lead
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