About this role
Job summary
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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
You will support our Adult Social Care OT Service by providingover the phonetriaging, assessment and processing referrals to ensure they meet the criteria and are suitable for our service. There are no face-to-face clinical expectations within this role.
Our Team support people with long term physical disabilities and social care needs across Staffordshire. Following initial assessment our Occupational Therapy team in the locality visit people in their own environment to undertake a further assessment with a view to maintaining independence.
We offer our staff excellent career development opportunities. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations.
The role is 25 hours per week. You will be able to work from any of our bases across North or South Staffordshire and there is flexibility to work from home on some days once fully competent.
As part of the application process, please complete the Supporting Statement to demonstrate your skills and experience in dealing with patients over the phone and providing triage assessments.
Main duties of the job
As an OT Assistant Practitioner under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist you will be expected to work on your own and as part of a team focusing on excellent quality patient care, completing initial assessments over the phone and establishing the clinical needs of the patient.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, show initiative and team spirit as well as be committed to patient care. Be flexible and able to work in various locations in Staffordshire, as the service requires. Understand assessment and rehabilitation appropriate to the role. Have good IT skills, knowledge and understanding of criteria for equipment provision. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with:
Ideally some previous Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy experience. Keen interest & / or experience of working in rehabilitation services and can demonstrate an understanding of therapy and service needs. Ability to assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Proactive in developing sound clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation & / or community environmentappropriate to the role. To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role. Experience of when to escalate to a qualified team member.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants should have relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health care, or education.
Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in healthcare, social care, or education Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract
Desirable
Practitioner level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent in related subject, or willing to work towards
Experience Essential
Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Working in a team Experience of working in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability Working in a multidisciplinary team
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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sandy Lane Health Centre/Bradwell Hospital/ Leek Moorlands
Newcastle
ST5 7NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)