Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Full time

Job Purpose The post holder will be a key member of the MDT, working directly with service users under the care of the inpatient team, as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team which provides care, treatment, and support to people with a functional and organic mental health diagnoses. Clinical responsibilities include: To work as part of the integrated multi-disciplinary team in the treatment and recovery of patients. To promote the social inclusion of clients within the communities of their choice. With guidance, collect relevant information to support the occupational therapy assessment process.
Under supervision, implement identified elements of the treatment plan; supporting the client to overcome their own individual barriers. This may take place in a ward or community-based setting. Where appropriate, support clients to safely and confidently use adaptations and equipment assessed for, and provided by, the occupational therapist. To monitor patients progress and skill development under the guidance and supervision of registered occupational therapist; reporting back to the multi-disciplinary team as required.
To observe patients abilities, responses and behaviour, reporting back to the multi-disciplinary team as required. When appropriate, assist in preparing an appropriate environment for treatment/therapy and tidying up afterwards To carry out duties in such a way that maintains clients privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural needs and individual rights and choices. To encourage patient and carer involvement in care planning, supporting service delivery which is sensitive to the needs of families and carers. To work to Trust policies and procedures.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience. Experience Essential Experience of working with people with mental health needs Working in a team Desirable Proven ability to support patients to engage in therapeutic activities Experience of planning, running and evaluating groups Experience of working with older people with cognitive impairment Skills Essential Range of practical skills which are relevant to the post Ability to engage and motivate individuals who are experiencing difficulties in activities of daily living Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a broad spectrum of individuals both verbally and in writing Good interpersonal skills An understanding of health and social care issues relating to older people Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

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