Occupational Therapist Assistant - Adult Acute Services

Our acute services offer round-the-clock assistance in times of emergencies. Our specialist inpatient acute teams are committed to providing the highest quality of care, supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions in safe and highly therapeutic environments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our team. The Occupational Therapist assistant will provide assistance to Occupational Therapists with the planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy and care plans in order to support the mental, emotional physical and social well-being of patients. Working alongside the Occupational Therapist and other members of the multidisciplinary team to identify the patient's occupational needs. To support patients to engage in self-care, productive and recreational groups.,

• Able to effectively and accurately update clinical records and computerised information systems as directed by the Occupational Therapist in a timely manner.
• Record and report patient's involvement in 1:1 and groups. Ensuring any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff and documented in an appropriate manner.
• Having compassion for the patients and their situation.
• Being proactive, enthusiastic and encouraging with staff and patients, encouraging interactions within groups and activities.
• Able to support with the development and creation of activity schedules and service line timetables. Supporting OT or SOTA with clinical / OT assessments.
• Propose new ideas for delivery to further enhance patient experience following feedback gained through community groups and OT sessions/guidance.
• A willingness to support on new group wide programmes implemented to promote a consistent delivery across the priory group. Ensures the services and support provided offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.
• Working with patients to increase their sense of purpose and value through life skills and prescribed OT sessions.
  
  Can support OT in initial assessments and checklists.
• Autism/DBT skills/Life skills training would be desirable.
• The role holder will require GCSE / O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2 or equivalent experience.
• Entry level role however experience in working in a health and social care setting is desired.