About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time and part time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) positions for applicants with an interest in working with people with Dementia.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to join or teams on across Kingsley Ward, Warrington and Bridge Ward, Runcorn.
These posts are ideal for applicants with an interest in working with people experiencing dementia and a range of mental health conditions. You will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of occupational therapy interventions that promote recovery, independence and wellbeing.
We are looking for caring, committed individuals who can facilitate therapeutic group activities, deliver one-to-one sessions and support the registered Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of service users.
The successful applicants will work across either Kingsley Ward or Bridge Ward, helping to provide a responsive and person-centred occupational therapy service.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of people with mental health needs and dementia, while developing their skills within a supportive and experienced Occupational Therapy team.
Locations:
Kingsley Ward, Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington, WA2 8WA Bridge Ward, The Brooker Centre, Runcorn, WA7 2DA
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a registered occupational therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
You will be required to actively work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be expected to work in an innovative way to support the smooth running of the ward and will be required to offer individual and group activities alongside occupational therapy staff .
Theses duties will extend to using the occupational therapy process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of therapeutic activities within an inpatient mental health setting.
You will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with nursing and support worker colleagues to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full detailsand requirementsof the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualification Credit Framework Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this Qualifications in: (or a commitment to undertake and complete training within first year of appointment) to include: First Aid, Aggression Management training, Other training opportunities relevant to clinical area, Following agreed action plan set at appraisal
Preferred location Essential
Please state your preferred location on your application form (Kingsley Ward or Bridge Ward)
Experience Essential
Ability to plan and deliver activities. Able to recognise level of own competence, boundaries of role, scope for personal and service development and improvement Able to work on own initiative as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team under directive supervision Ability to think creatively and assist in the planning of individual and group activity sessions for service users Ability to effectively organise own time, be reliable and punctual and prioritise work load Able to observe health and safety protocol Ability to problem solve within defined context Able to observe conflict situations in a positive and calm manner and follow policy and procedure related to the management of aggression Be a positive ambassador for the service An ability to work with warmth and empathy in an empowering and non-judgmental way
Skills Essential
Clear effective written and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills Excellent observation skill and able to relay key information to others Basic IT skills Ability to independently perform delegated tasks within competence to the required standard Ability to be an effective role model Numeracy and Literacy skills; ability to keep accurate service user and department records to the required standard Able to carry out physical intervention and breakaway effectively following training Commitment to work with service users with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Use Display Screen Equipment in work environment Able to work within inpatient environments Actively participate in own supervision Sound values and positive attitude towards people with mental health, learning and associated disabilities and complex needs Interested in working creatively to assist in the planning and delivery of a person centred Occupational Therapy service Required to complete skills and interests questionnaire at the time of recruitment Motivated to build on existing skills and knowledge as part of the CPD process
Values Essential
Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all. Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care. Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way. Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it. Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingsley Ward, Hollins Park Hospital / Bridge Ward, The Brooker Centre
Hollins Lane
Warrington
WA2 8WA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)