Healthcare Assistant

5 days ago

Bromsgrove, United Kingdom Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

A highly rewardingopportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistantsto join our older adult inpatient mental health team at Woodland Ward, based atNew Haven in Bromsgrove

Woodland Ward providesspecialist assessment and treatment for older adults experiencing mental healthdifficulties so experience of supporting people with mental health difficultiesis important. Experience working as anOTA is not essential as full training and on-going support will be provided,however, we are seeking someone with a passion for supporting mental healthrecovery. The successful candidate will receive training and to be able tosupport a range of assessments and 1:1 and group interventions

Kindness, empathy, reliability,and dependability are important key qualities required for this post along witha commitment to provide excellent care.Good written and verbal communication skills are essential Thisfull-time, hr week post incorporates weekdays and weekends

Main duties of the job

Training and on-going supportwill be provided. Under the directionand supervision of the Occupational Therapist the OTA will be required tosupport OT assessments and 1:1 and group interventions to support mental healthrecovery and wellbeing. Additionally,the OTA may be asked to support the OT or other member of the MDT infacilitating patient/carer groups and other quality improvementinitiatives.

The OTA will need to complete dailyclinical note entries (online) and as required by the OT to contribute tocompletion of daily/weekly audits (, checking equipment) and contribute topatient care plans, attending MDT meetings, supporting OT/PT students onplacement. This role incorporates homevisits and community access therefore a car driver with use of a car each workingday is essential.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service

Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours

Flexible and agile working opportunities

Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)

Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for therole please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditions Knowledge of Occupational Therapy Understanding of team work

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 qualification ( A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification ( GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 9-4, NVQ2 or equivalent) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people, preferably in a caring environment

Skills & Abilities

Essential

A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own time Ability to cope effectively in stressful situations Skills and competent in using a computer Motivated to promoting independence Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

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