About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting part-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Occupational Therapy Department and work across multiple clinical teams at Pilgrim Hospital. This role is ideal for individuals looking to take their first step into a career in healthcare.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside therapy staff, nurses, and doctors to deliver holistic and person-centred assessments within a variety of inpatient settings. The successful candidate will support and deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions--including participation in home assessments--to help patients regain or maintain independence in activities that matter most to them.
In addition to patient-facing work, you will contribute to essential departmental tasks that support the smooth and efficient operation of the Occupational Therapy service.
We are seeking a flexible, innovative, highly motivated individual who is passionate about improving patient care across different clinical teams. You should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to thrive in a busy and dynamic environment. In return, we are committed to supporting your learning, development, and career progression.
The post-holder will be based at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, with an expectation to travel and work at least one other site--most likely Lincoln County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be welcomed to the Integrated Therapy team of the Occupational Therapy Department and join a friendly team working across different teams. You will be working with individuals with whom have experienced a different acute illnesses or long term conditions. Appropriate training will be provided to support your role and development within these areas and future opportunities within Occupational Therapy.
To undertake support work which may be practice based, house-keeping or administrative duties in Occupational Therapy.
To work with patients as delegated by a therapist within the integrated team. The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced therapists as well as have opportunities for professional development and supervision.
The successful candidate must be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within an acute setting.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake support work which may be practice based, house-keeping or administrative duties in Occupational Therapy.To work with patients as requested and manage own tasks being accountable to an Occupational Therapist.To implement aspects of Occupational Therapy following established protocols or procedures, with guidance and supervision
Person Specification
Quaifications Essential
GCSE English - Grade 4-9 or equivalent GCSE Grades 1-3 or above in 3 additional subjects or equivalent
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent GCSE Maths NVQ level II Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience Essential
Experience of working in a public facing environment. Experience of working in a team Experience of using effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a health and /or social care environment Experience of working with people with illness or disability Experience of working under pressure
Knowledge/skills/aptitudes Essential
A clear understanding of Occupational Therapy Very good verbal and written communication skills IT Skills - Digitally literate Good organisational skills Ability to use their own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance. Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice Caring and compassionate Resilient Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework
Desirable
Prioritisation skills Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment An understanding of Occupational Therapy in a hospital setting
Specific Requirements Essential
Willingness to learn Ability to travel across county/sites Commitment to support the Trust Values and Staff Charter Good attendance record
Desirable
Driving licence
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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
Sibsey Road
Base +1 (Boston and one other site)
PE21 9QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)