About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our South Adult Social Care Occupational Therapy Team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
This opportunity is a permanent fulltime position with ASC team, at Band 4. Applicants would benefit from previous Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy experience.
You will work as part of our team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and Assistants to provide multidisciplinary services to adults with a range of conditions across the different specialities.
We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine 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.
Main duties of the job
In joining our team, you will be influential in supporting community services with a strong focus on rehabilitation, education and prevention, and self-management / lifestyle advice for long term conditions. Our aim is to maximise function, prevent deterioration and ensure both safe discharge and / or follow up in the community with short- and longer-term rehabilitation programmes ensuring adaptation to life changes.
We are looking for enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant with:
o Keen interest & / or experience of working in rehabilitation services and can demonstrate a strong understanding and vision of specialist therapy and service needs.o To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.
Care/support plans may include:o Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safetyo Increased functional abilityo Improvement in health & wellbeing including mental healtho Prevention and reducing of health inequalitieso Admission avoidanceo Case management/ treatment/ care planso Proactive in developing sound clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation and / or community environment.o Deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques where appropriate.o To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support within their caseload.
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
Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role.
Must have Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in healthcare, social care
To be accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values.
To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques where appropriate.
To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support within their caseload.
To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions that reflect evidence based practice and quality outcomes. This includes skill sharing with other team members e.g. equipment provision, risk assessments.
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
Rugeley
WS15 2LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)