Occupational Therapy Assistant

2 months ago

Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

To work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy (OT) staff to jointly co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a robust, high quality clinical service on the ward.

To input into OT service planning and development and lead on implementation as appropriate.

To work alongside and feedback to a well-established OT Team and MDT.

To develop specialist knowledge and skills in child and adolescent mental health, and to train and educate others in their practice.

To develop and maintain strong links with community resources, including within the trust, local authority and third sector organisations in order to refer patients and support their engagement in preparation for discharge.

To support with discharge planning.

Main duties of the job

Attend the daily Unit huddle and planning of the day meeting with the OT Team.

Working alongside the Education staff in supporting young people.

Organising, planning and running sessions and therapeutic activities.

Ensuring that admin duties are completed to a satisfactory manner.

Be responsible for ordering provisions, resources and other items that can used for activities.

Be confident in working in the community (assessments, shopping, observations)

Being creative and comfortable working with young people and adaptable.

Being interactive, approachable and dynamic.

Show initiative

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

We value our staff and ensure their wellbeing remains a priority. We will ensure you receive regular support, supervision and training, and if you have an area of specific interest we will be happy to support this and work to develop your skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend the daily Unit huddle and planning of the day meeting with the OT Team.

Working alongside the Education staff in supporting young people.

Organising, planning and running sessions and therapeutic activities.

Ensuring that admin duties are completed to a satisfactory manner.

Be responsible for ordering provisions, resources and other items that can used for activities.

Be confident in working in the community (assessments, shopping, observations)

Being creative and comfortable working with young people and adaptable.

Being interactive, approachable and dynamic.

Show initiative

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Fluent in both oral and written English. Group work experience or training GCSE level or equivalent in English

Experience

Essential

Working with young people or adults who have experienced mental health difficulties. Experience of note keeping, making entries for therapeutic interventions Facilitating therapeutic groups and individual interventions Working within a team

Desirable

Working with young people/ adolescents in a therapeutic environment Working in an in-patient setting.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of College of OT standards of practice Clinical skills to carry out therapeutic individual and group based interventions. Able to engage young people to work towards their therapeutic goals Able to build a therapeutic relationship with young people and maintain professional boundaries. Excellent time management skills, reliability and punctuality.

Desirable

Excellent IT skills for groupwork, note keeping, presentations and minute taking.

Other

Essential

Physical skills required facilitating a wide range of activities both on a one-to-one and group basis, including using equipment as required Mental and emotional effort required to undertake concentration required for clinical consultations and interventions on both one-to-one and group basis

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 months ago

    Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Luton Centre for Mental Health, Calnwood Road, Luton, LU4 0FBUnited Kingdom Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant Full Time - hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the established Occupational Therapy team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service. This...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established team in the Adult Acute Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will work closely with our Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality support to individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide occupational...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established team in the Adult Acute Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will work closely with our Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality support to individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.Main ResponsibilitiesProvide occupational...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 days ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical service.Main DutiesAttend the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 months ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established Occupational Therapy team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service. This service supports individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions within Luton and Bedfordshire.Key ResponsibilitiesWork alongside qualified OT...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 months ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established Occupational Therapy team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service. This service supports individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions within Luton and Bedfordshire.Key ResponsibilitiesWork alongside qualified OT...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at the Luton Centre for Mental Health. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with our Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care to individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.Main ResponsibilitiesWork alongside the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at the Luton Centre for Mental Health. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will work closely with our Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care to individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.Main ResponsibilitiesWork alongside the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service. The successful candidate will work alongside our Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality care to individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions.Main ResponsibilitiesWork alongside the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 month ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    1 day ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our occupational therapy department, you will work closely with our qualified OT staff to coordinate the day-to-day running of our service and support the team in delivering a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    5 days ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health team. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team at East London NHS Foundation Trust. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our Occupational Therapy team to deliver a high-quality clinical service to our patients.Key ResponsibilitiesAttend daily unit...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    2 months ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established Occupational Therapy team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service.Main ResponsibilitiesWork alongside qualified OT staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service.Provide high-quality delivery of the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our established Occupational Therapy team in the working age Adult Acute Mental Health Service.Main ResponsibilitiesWork alongside qualified OT staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the Occupational Therapy service.Provide high-quality delivery of the...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical service.Main...

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Luton, Luton, United Kingdom East London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified Occupational Therapy staff to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the service and support the team to deliver a high-quality clinical service.Main...