Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 month ago

Eastbourne, United Kingdom East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a n Occupational Therapy Assistant to work within our Acute Stroke team at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

As part of this role, you will work within a team of Occupational Therapists providing a high level of acute rehabilitation to patients admitted following an acute stroke.

You will be required to work alongside the therapists and autonomously carrying out exercise and maintenance programmes. Your role will also involve you supporting with both group and rehabilitation sessions planned by a therapist.

As part of the Acute Stroke therapy department, you will be joining a large supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager.

You may be responsible for supporting with the completion of data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patients across the trust.

If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered practitioners in supporting patients with a rehabilitation programme, promoting independence and supporting active recovery. To work as part of an multi-disciplinary team providing therapeutic care as delegated by the registered practitioner(s). To work closely with patients and their families/carers under distant supervision of the registered practitioners providing accurate feedback to the appropriate practitioner(s). This is a full-time role working per week

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out delegated rehabilitation programmes which will include occupational therapy and physiotherapy, as directed by qualified professionals. To be responsible for co-ordinating own workload and ensure patients receive treatment sessions as directed by qualified professionals. To provide regular feedback about patient progress to qualified professional. Be responsible for the safe use of equipment. To recognise the specific aspects of the treatment session which should be fed back to qualified member of staff to enable them to progress or modify goals appropriately. To be actively involved in the implementation of and compliance with Mandatory Training. To be familiar with and work in accordance with Trust and Service Guidelines and Policies. To participate in formal personal development review and informal clinical supervision. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experienc

Experience

Essential

Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements

Desirable

Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development

Skills

Essential

Demonstrating respect, kindness and empathy at all times Understanding of role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriately delegated tasks. Able to understand and follow procedures protocols and plans

Other

Essential

Reliable work record Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

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