Occuational Therapy Technican

NHS; Billericay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Enhanced Support Team within the Adult Learning Disability Service.

The multidisciplinary team works with adults with a learning disability to offer enhanced support to patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or are presenting with behaviors that are placing themselves or others at risk of harm; leading to exclusion and placement breakdown and requiring an intensity for case working with the aim of the patient being able to remain in their homes with the support of families and paid care and avoiding an inpatient admission.

The post holder will be supported by the three qualified occupational therapists in the team and clinically led by the band 7 occupational therapist working across the learning disability service. The team lead is responsible for the day-to-day running of the team.

The post holder will be supporting the qualified therapists to complete assessments and carry out planned care under supervision.

The post is community-based, covering South Essex (Southend, Castlepoint and Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford, and Thurrock). Therefore, a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential to the role.

The post holder will be required to work their 37.5 hour shifts on either an early/late and weekends and bank holidays (8-4/12-8 and 9-5 weekends and BH). This can be discussed further at interview.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Therapy Assistant Practitioner is to support the Occupational Therapists, undertaking delegated aspects of their role for which they will have been trained and deemed competent. The Assistant Practitioner, on completion of training, always continues to act under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

The Assistant Practitioner does not require daily supervision and should be able to take responsibility for their work within pathways of care and that of others within a broad framework laid down by and as directed by the supervisor of practice.

About us

EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to prevent admission and support early discharge from acute and community hospitals.

To deliver specific therapeutic input as part of a goal-directed treatment and rehabilitation programme.

To assist and promote independent living skills based on a person-centred approach, focusing on rehabilitation and maintenance of function.

To assist in the delivery of therapy interventions as appropriate.

To feedback any outcomes/concerns/progression/deterioration with regard to the achievement of the set goals.

To maintain patient records using appropriate documentation for interventions carried out.

To enable and empower patients to develop self and environmental management skills.

To promote and facilitate access to community resources.

Enable individuals to sustain and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Identify, act, and minimise risk to patients and clients.

Person Specification

Education

• To have achieved a good general education including English Language and Mathematics.
• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or an equivalent qualification.
• Or NVQ3 with additional accredited training in the specialist field or equivalent evidence of underpinning knowledge.
• Additional training such as short courses relevant to the position.

Experience

• Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Therapy Assistant Practitioner role.
• Substantial previous rehabilitation experience as an AHP therapy assistant at Band 3 in Health or the equivalent in Social Care.
• Good communication both verbally and written/electronic with a range of people.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem-solving.
• Ability to make decisions about patient care to agreed professional standards using protocols where appropriate.

Personal Qualities

• Shares the Trust's beliefs and models this in their attitude and behaviour.
• Flexible working in a range of clinical settings and environments.
• Current driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Head of AHP's Learning Disability Service

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum plus HCA