Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to work with our Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients in the Stroke and Neurology service.

The successful candidate will be the Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant supporting the therapy team on Beech Ward, St Margaret's Hospital, and in the stroke ESD service in the community across West Essex.

ROLE SUMMARY

Within the West Essex ESD Stroke and Neurology Service, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Therapists with day to day delivery of service for patients on the Beech Ward Inpatient Rehab Unit and on the West Essex ESD caseload. This will include assessment and manualised treatment for patients on a one to one basis, or in groups, audit and data management, equipment assessment and ordering, and supporting service development projects. This will be under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work delegated to and carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the team protocols and care plan specified.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide support to the Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment of patients within the service.

To assist in the development of an evidence based framework of appropriate assessment and intervention to the benefit of clients of the service.

To have a good working knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and how subsequent impairments may present and impact on presentation and function.

To act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults at all times. To follow EPUT safeguarding policies.

To undertake continued professional development in line with Royal College of Occupational Therapy recommendations, in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To contribute to staff development in teaching more junior staff and students.

To develop and maintain the highest standards of professional practice through an identified programme of continued professional development agreed with Line Manager.

To adhere to the codes of conduct of the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and to all Trust policies and procedures.

To undergo regular performance appraisal and review with their Supervisor/Line Manager.

To work within a 7-day working service, completing weekend and Bank Holiday shifts as per rota.

Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people ensuring religious and cultural needs are addressed.

To perform other duties appropriate to the grade of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner (OT AP) as may be requested by the OT Team lead or service coordinator.