Band 4 Senior Occupational Therapy Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Job summary**:
We are looking for someone with good communication and organisational skills who can support our Occupational Therapy team in managing our wheelchair clinic, equipment stock & therapy vehicles.
Working alongside specialist staff to carry out assessments for specialist wheelchair seating offering technical support where needed. Managing the peripheral stock of equipment within therapies, taking responsibility of managing stock levels, meeting health and safety guidelines in the storage of stock, liaising with key staff and offering training to staff in the use of equipment.
Having a valid UK driving license is essential as a key part of this role is supporting the Clinical Lead in the vehicle management of two therapy vehicles. This may include daily checks, supporting other assistant staff in these tasks and linking in closely with key staff in management of these vehicles.
There may be some requirement to support teams in community visits to assist registered staff in access visits.
If you wish to work in a Trust whose vision is to deliver the best in care for our patients, with a strong focus on staff development at all levels, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.
**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
To provide skilled support to the Occupational Therapy team and assist registered therapy staff to provide an effective and efficient patient centred service.
To support the registered staff in the wheelchair clinic in carrying out assessments, support with administrative tasks, equipment provision and technical support.
The post holder will have a delegated caseload and will work within agreed treatment plans, protocols and policies without direct supervision.
To be a core member of the therapy WHEELS team.
To manage the peripheral stock of equipment within therapies with guidance from the clinical lead, with liaison with key staff and relevant external agencies.
To lead on the daily management of therapy vehicles as guided by the Clinical Lead.
To understand the process of delegation of duties by a registered Therapist and the importance of maintaining competence in order to carry out delegated tasks.
**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
- Good level of written and spoken English (at least GCSE or equivalent)
- Evidence of personal development related to healthcare.
- NVQ3 in related health field e.g. Mobility/exercise/equipment or BTec - or evidence of working towards.
- Hold a valid UK driving license.
**Desirable**:
- Assistant membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
**Experience**:
**Essential**:
- Significant experience as a Therapy Assistant (Helper under supervision) within an inpatient setting.
- Able to work independently with guidance.
- A knowledge of the aims and principles of occupational therapy.
- An understanding of the implications of illness and disability.
- Experience of working within an NHS environment.
- An understanding of safe provision and use of patient equipment and wheelchairs in this area.
**Desirable**:
An understanding of health and safety matters relating to this specialist area.
**Additional Criteria**:
**Essential**:
- Good communication skills, able to communicate via various forms (face: face/ telephone/ written etc.) with patients who have communication difficulties or problems in understanding.
- Able to communicate complex and sensitive issues (including clinical information) and manage potential barriers to communication.
- Able to mo
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