Occupational Therapy Assistant

20 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to work with individuals accessing treatment through the FREED early intervention model for eating disorders.

The successful candidate will primarily support occupational therapists in the delivery of this model, working collaboratively with service users, their families, and other health professionals.

Key responsibilities include coordinating, developing, and facilitating client-centered programs of therapeutic activities, assisting with case load management, and providing administrative support to allied healthcare staff.

Main Duties
  1. Work collaboratively with service users, families, and healthcare professionals to plan and deliver care.
  2. Under supervision, use specialized skills to develop and facilitate therapeutic activities for individuals or groups.
  3. Manage a specific case load as agreed with supervisor.
  4. Assist qualified occupational therapists in delivering therapy services to outpatients.
  5. Work independently in the community, undertaking tasks within the remit of non-complex patients.
  6. Routinely act as first contact for non-complex patients.
  7. Assist with assessment and ongoing management of complex cases.
  8. Provide occupational therapy-focused group activities and psychological education for outpatients.

Estimated salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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