Occupational Therapy Assistant

Located in the City of Cambridge, Ward S3 sits within the grounds of Addenbrookes Hospital and provides exceptional career development opportunities in the recovery focused care of adults experiencing difficulties associated with a diagnosis of eating disorder.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our S3 team, to provide support to our band 7 Occupational Therapist and the MDT, to deliver excellent care to our patients.
The successful applicant will be one of 2 Occupational therapy Assistants within the team.
· The post holder will work in partnership with the patients and the Occupational Therapist formulating plans and providing programmes of therapeutic activities, within the framework laid down by the Occupational Therapist.
· They will work as part of the team to support delivery of Occupational Therapy in the Eating Disorder Service.
· Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of duties.
We aim to provide a therapeutic environment offering planned care and treatment focusing on psychosocial interventions, group work skills, pharmacological interventions and individual recovery plans. We provide a safe, supportive environment to enable people to recover sufficiently to be able to function to their optimum level and face challenges back in the community., To implement and evaluate delegated Occupational Therapy intervention programmes, including supporting patients with meal preparation.
To assist the multi-disciplinary team, in offering a comprehensive treatment programme, and ensure that this is updated to meet the needs of the clients.
To utilise knowledge and experience of the Occupational Therapy Assessment process within the content of the specific area of work
In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, leading to formulation and implementation of individual treatment programmes and evaluation.
To participate in assessment, goal identification, planning and delivery of care to individual clients and groups of clients., The post holder will work collaboratively with all disciplines as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assure a high standard of care for patient/clients and their relatives/carers, under supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
To implement and evaluate delegated Occupational Therapy intervention programmes, including supporting patients with meal preparation.
All modifications to treatment plans/interventions will involve the service user and where appropriate the carer.
To work with the Occupational Therapist and ward team.
Caseload to work with service users on ward S3.
To assist the multi-disciplinary team, in offering a comprehensive treatment programme, and ensure that this is updated to meet the needs of the clients.
Working under the regular supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist, the Technical Instructor utilises their technical skills, the OT assistant uses their experience and training, and the skills of the Occupational Therapist to provide appropriate treatment to both individual clients and groups.
To utilise knowledge and experience of the Occupational Therapy Assessment process within the content of the specific area of work.
In conjunction with the Occupational Therapist to undertake Occupational Therapy assessments to identify needs, leading to formulation and implementation of individual treatment programmes and evaluation.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development., Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.
We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:
+ Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
+ Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
+ Children and young people's mental health services;
+ Children's community services in Peterborough;
+ Social care;
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We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.
CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.
Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a 'Red List' country.
Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.
If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.
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