Occupational Therapy Technician

Job Title:Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician

Trust: North London NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Chase Farm Hospital

Ward: Enfield Acute Inpatient Therapy Team

Pay Rates: £15.49 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours a week – Mon-Fri – 09:00 – 17:00

Why might this job interest you?

Are you an experienced Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technician looking for a new opportunity? North London NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a talented Technical Instructor to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement.

North London NHS Foundation Trust believe that by working together, the Trust can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and their patients than they can by working apart, transforming and creating a positive environment for their service users, staff and visitors. They develop and retain their staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities and promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives. They also have excellent internal staff network support groups.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

In this role you will:

– You will work alongside the Occupational Therapist during the initial assessment period and support the induction process of the new admissions, this will include carrying out initial contact/ assessments.

– You will liaise with the Occupational Therapist regarding the functional ability of individual patients and implementation of treatment programmes considering both physical and mental health conditions.

– You will support the Occupational Therapist in maintaining the timetable of activities and to ensure that changes are communicated to patients appropriately.

– You will facilitate group and individual activity sessions on and off wards, in accordance with directorate policies.

What you’ll need and be able to provide evidence for:

– You must possess GCSE English and Maths A-C / 4 and above.

– You will have demonstrable experience of facilitating a range of groups, for example practical/functional groups, leisure groups and discussion groups.

– You will have demonstrable experience of motivating people to attend sessions or take part in activities.

– You must possess an understanding of Occupational Therapy.

Why Join Us? Enjoy These Fantastic Benefits:

• Be Part of a Caring Community –Join the NHSP community and work alongside a diverse team, caring for patients from all walks of life.
• Weekly Pay –Enjoy the convenience of receiving your wages weekly for greater financial flexibility.
• Blue Light Card –Get access to exclusive NHS discounts and savings.
• Priority Access to Shifts –Get first pick of shifts and placements at your preferred Trust over agency workers.
• 24/7 Support –Our friendly team is always available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
• Flexible Working Options –Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle or opt for fixed-termplacements, giving you the work-life balance you need.
• Training & Development –Access ongoing training and development opportunities through the Trust and NHSP’s academy.
• Diverse Work Experience –Explore different wards, keep your skills sharp, and gain invaluable experience.
• NHSP Member Perks –Enjoy access to fun member activities, such as Member of the Month, Member Appreciation Week, exclusive giveaways, webinars, and more!
• Convenient Parking –On-site parking available, with easy access to public transport.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Join us today and enjoy a fulfilling role with excellent benefits!

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.