Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant

Working in healthcare is more than just a job. It\’s a chance to change lives. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to recruit to the position of Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the therapy department in our Learning Disability & Autism services in the North & Midlands.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team to support service users across a number of small complex care services, and residential care homes in East Midlands, Staffordshire and potentially other services within the Yorkshire & Midlands region.

The ideal candidate will have some experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autistic adults, and a passion to learn and develop, to join our friendly team in the region.

As a Regional Occupational Therapist Assistant, working 37.5 hours a week, you will assist in clinically related activities and administration, You will engage with the multidisciplinary team and ensure that the service users are fully engaged in their care pathway.

Your role will include a significant focus on supporting Autistic adults and adults with a Learning Disability with their goals, including encouraging independence and development of life skills with a focus on improving quality of life.

Training opportunities will be available for the successful candidate along with clinical and management supervision.

The role involves travelling to different services within a geographical region; a driver\’s licence and access to a car would be required to fulfil this role. Mileage is paid to travel from site to site.

You will be instrumental in promoting health and independence by delivering high quality therapeutic intervention with guidance and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

You will be trained in occupational therapy skills in areas such as occupational engagement, environmental adaption, development and maintenance of skills needed for meaningful participation.

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant role involves:

• Working effectively in the delivery of therapeutic interventions, (both 1:1s and group work), with the support of the Regional Occupational Therapist to enable our individuals to meet their recovery needs
• Contributing to the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness
• Supporting patients within community integration, running community based activities, linking in with relevant community services, using public transport and local resources as required
• Adaptability in therapeutic approaches to promote maximum engagement and encourage motivation
• Supporting patients in their Real Work Opportunity roles as well as supporting vocational roles within the service
• Contributing to individual treatment pathway to reach their goals
• Assisting to deliver a therapeutic activity, ensuring that it is individualised and meaningful to our individuals.
• Keeping concise and informative records of sessions and assessments through Carenotes /OT documents in line with department requirements
• Participating in the relevant induction, training and education of students and other staff
• Working collaboratively with the Regional Multi-Disciplinary Team members on patient activity as part of the OT team
• Attending clinical meetings as requested in order to ensure accurate feedback on patient activity
• Participating in monthly clinical supervision with Occupational Therapists and the organisation\’s system of appraisal
• Participating in and actively supporting the hospital\’s quality improvement programme

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• A UK Drivers Licence (with access to a vehicle)
• GCSE/O-Levels (A-C) or a relevant NVQ2
• Experience supporting Autistic Adults, people with Learning Disabilities and those with Mental Health Conditions Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective computer skills
• The ability to be able to work as part of a team
• To be able to work with and engage patients in a range of activities
• Previous experience of organising/facilitating social events and activities
• Any relevant certificates, courses and skills that would enhance the delivery and diversity of therapeutic activities
• Any other specific skills which can be utilised in this setting
• Outside the box thinking

Your responsibilities as a Regional Occupational Therapy Assistant will include:

• Communicating effectively with a range of clinicians, people who access services, support workers/family members/stakeholders and agencies

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,058
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised meals
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Packageso you can truly enjoy this special time

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person\’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.