Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Birmingham

University Hospitals Birmingham
University Hospitals Birmingham
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job summary:

We have a number of opportunities on a permanent basis to work within Occupational Therapy.

Posts include full time hours on Trauma, and part time hours within Specialist Surgery & Acute Medicine with an expectation of working across teams to support where needed.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join the occupational therapy team. We would expect you to have had relevant care experience and demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy role.

The successful applicants will support the team working with in-patients with a focus on rehabilitation alongside discharge planning.


The duties of the post will include working on the in-patients wards, therapy departments, and carrying out community visits as directed by registered occupational therapy staff.

You will be working with, and be supported by a dynamic and enthusiastic team of skilled multi-professionals.

The focus of the role is to support the registered staff by observing patient practice and reporting on their performance and carrying out practice in skills of daily living.

A development programme for Assistant staff is established within therapies. You will have access to regular clinical supervision and a range of training opportunities. You will be supported in completing annual appraisals.


Main duties, tasks & skills required:
We would expect applicants to have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach. Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential.

The successful applicant will support the Occupational Therapy team working across a variety of clinical specialities within the Hospital.

You will be working with patients on a daily basis, observing them within functional tasks including personal care, transfers, drink and meal preparation.

You will demonstrate an understanding of when it is not appropriate to pursue a given activity with a patient, and feedback to the OT following input, ensuring accurate and timely documentation is completed.

The ability to complete manual handling tasks is required.

Alongside your clinical duties you will be responsible for the equipment management, including liaison with local equipment stores.

You will be trained to be competent in the safe fitting of equipment, learning how these are fitted in patient's homes.

You will be expected to carry out other departmental duties as directed by the Therapy team.


There will be an expectation for community visits to be undertaken and a departmental vehicle is available to support staff to complete these.

Current driving license is desirable.


You will be required to keep accurate documentation in line with Trust and Therapy policies and procedures, and there is an expectation to use computer based systems throughout your role.


About us:

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.


UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment.

This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.

This is more than words. We are taking action.

Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.

We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.


Job description:

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification:
Qualifications:


Essential:


  • Good level of written and spoken English and Maths (at least GCSE level 4 or equivalent)
  • Evidence of personal development related to healthcare.

Experience:


Essential:


  • Relevant experience within the NHS health care setting to include direct contact with patients.
  • Able to work independently with guidance.
  • A knowledge of the aims and principles of occupational therapy.
  • An understanding of the implications of illness and disability.
  • An understanding of the working environment healthcare / NHS.
  • An understanding of safe provision and use of patient equipment in this area.
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