Occupational Therapy Assistant
Closed for applications on: 22-Oct-2024 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 22-Oct-2024 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Address
- The Ridge
- Town
- St Leonards on Sea
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work within our Integrated Discharge Team at Conquest Hospital .
As part of this role, you will work within a team of Occupational Therapists providing a high level of rehabilitation to patients admitted following thier admission to hospital
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.
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.
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- 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 37.5hours per week
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Reliable work record
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Cook
- Job title
- Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07967 591 768
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