Occupational Therapy Assistant
Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Dawlish, Devon
Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Devon Partnership Nhs Trust, Dawlish, Devon
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5dceeceedbbc437cab1322b16a2f1de3
Full Job Description
- Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health trusts?
- Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to those with mental health problems enjoy a better future?
- Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day? We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Occupational Therapy Team based at Langdon Hospital, in Dawlish. The role is dynamic and challenging but provides an opportunity to apply an occupational perspective when meeting individuals goals and to provide meaningful recovery focused activities/interventions. We are seeking a motivated and innovative individual who wishes to contribute to the mental health care of people with Secure Services. We welcome applications from both experienced and new individuals. Langdon Hospital provides specialist forensic mental health services for up to 75 men in the South West of England, there are exciting plans to develop the service further, for which you could be part of. The roles may be allocated to a medium or low secure unit and required to be rotational across all wards on the Langdon site. Candidates will be required to work a flexible work pattern to support the service needs which will include weekend working., The successful candidate will support and assist the qualified Occupational Therapists and the wider Clinical Team. You will have the exciting opportunity to plan and facilitate therapeutic activities on and off the ward according to patients needs. You may also, at times, carry out individual interventions on site and in the community as directed by qualified staff.
A qualification in Health & Social Care Level 3 QCF or equivalent experience is desirable and you will need to demonstrate that you are able to use a varied range of communication styles to engage patients in one to one and group activities. Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will need to have proficient IT skills as they will be required on a regular basis to facilitate online sessions with patients and maintain accurate records. You will also need to adapt to the service needs as required whilst meeting individuals goals and supporting the patients recovery., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Langdon Hospital in Dawlish is set in beautiful Devon countryside across a 111-acre site which Dewnans Centre, a £27 million state-of-the-art medium secure unit as well as low secure ward., Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and you'll become part of an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about its staff., About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do