Children's Occupational Therapy Assistant

7 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

To be accountable for all aspects of own practice in relation to delegated work and seek support as necessary, share/escalate concerns as required to a Children's Occupational Therapist. To understand and support the Occupational Therapy process in order to effectively self-manage delegated work associated with occupational performance and skill deficits and the day to day running of the Children's Therapy service. To know and work within the scope of the OTA 3 role. To utilise a range of non-standard Occupational Therapy techniques in areas of occupational performance (self-care, school function, play/leisure, personal, environment, postural) and skill deficits.

To be able to use problem solving skills including activity analysis to carry out therapeutic client centred interventions and communicate these to the service user. To be able to use problem solving skills including activity analysis to carry out therapeutic client centred interventions and communicate these to therapy colleagues verbally and through recording. To be able to implement specific and appropriate management plans with individuals including the setting of time scales under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. To implement a range of group interventions according to patient need.

To support the assessment and prescription of minor adaptations and equipment to facilitate independence. To undertake visits and/or assessments in a variety of settings as required by the need of the post, including the ward, department, home, school or other community environments. Using knowledge, carry out a variety of physical interventions that require physical and manual dexterity.



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