Occupational Therapy Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team working as part of our Older Adults Community Mental Health Team. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant is to undertake those tasks delegated by Senior Therapy staff in the team, for which they have been trained and are competent. The Occupational Therapy Assistant on completion of training always continues to act under the guidance of a registered practitioner. This role also has the possibility of Band 4 ApprenticeshipMain duties of the job Clinical Duties: 1. To support therapy staff in the implementation of treatment programmes. 2. To carry out one to one and group interventions as directed by Senior Therapy staff. 3. To plan and facilitate group activities as directed by the Senior Therapists. 4. To develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills. 5. To be aware of individual patients needs through communication with Therapy staff. 6. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities. 7. To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk. 8. To report any concerns immediately to Senior Therapy staff. 9. To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times. 10. To record interventions in an agreed format. 11. Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience. 12. Facilitate groups covering a number of different locations and community visits.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.