Occupational Therapy Assistant - Crumpsall, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Verified Company

Crumpsall, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking to recruit an individual who is enthusiastic, compassionate and creative to work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant on one of our Salford Rehabilitation Units.

The post holder will have the support of both a part time Senior Occupational Therapist and a full time Occupational Therapist on the unit.

You will work as a member of the MDT, promoting the importance of occupations and meaningful activities alongside the delivery of therapeutic activities on both an individual and group basis as part of service users rehabilitation and recovery.

Experience within mental health would be an advantage but good communication skills, initiative, energy, and an interest in the therapeutic use of activities is equally important, along with a commitment to the principles of social inclusion and recovery.

The role is varied, creative, and an exciting opportunity to bring your own skills to add to the team.

The role involves the planning, implementation and delivery of a programme of group and/or individual activities to facilitate an individual's rehabilitation and recovery goals.

This would include both on the unit and within the community, with the oversight and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

To be responsible for carrying out designated specific occupational therapy assessments and interventions related to self-care, productivity and leisure as directed by the supervising Occupational Therapists, Your day will be led by needs of the service users, but may include facilitating group or one-to-one sessions in cooking, art, relaxation, self-care skills, leisure interests, vocational skills, domestic or social skills to name but a few.

Your role would be to motivate service users, instil hope, inspire confidence, and work collaboratively with individuals to meet their goals and build on life skills

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work.

From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Job Purpose

The post holder will support the Occupational Therapists and wider Multidisciplinary Team to deliver a high quality service to patients using a variety of activities and interventions.
The post holder will contribute to the ward and OT service through the planning, implementation and delivery of a programme of group and/or individual activities to facilitate an individual's rehabilitation and recovery goals and in accordance with patient's needs. This is with the oversight and guidance of qualified Occupational Therapist.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with mental health needs
Working in a team

Desirable

Proven ability to support patients to engage in therapeutic activities
Experience of planning, running and evaluating groups

Skills:

Essential

Range of practical skills which are relevant to the post
Ability to engage and motivate individuals who are experiencing difficulties in activities of daily living
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a broad spectrum of individuals both verbally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills

See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits

Pay Enhancements - 36% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 72% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts