NHS - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Please see attached Job description & Personal Specification for full job role details Clinical: To assess, devise, implement and evaluate therapeutic treatment programmes collaboratively with the person, their families and or carers, within the framework established by the occupational therapist To be able to understand and apply knowledge of a range of conditions, appreciating the impacts these have on a persons occupational functional ability To utilise a health coaching approach to work with individuals in developing collaborative goals and action (care) plans To exchange information with patients, their families and or carers that may require tact, reassurance or persuasion.

To provide receive sensitive or complex information and relay appropriately To be able to work with people to facilitate learning of skills or gaining of independence. To plan and provide therapy interventions, acting within competencies and modifying treatment programmes as appropriate To understand and use relevant outcome measures Professional: Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and support delivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and national guidelines To employ effective time management skills to organise and prioritise caseload under the guidance of the occupational therapist To ensure that confidentiality and patient dignity is respected and maintained at all times Comply with current policies and procedures e.g. health and safety, moving and handling, data protection and confidentiality The role may develop into a 7 day working pattern to accommodate service demands Leadership: Identify and propose service development changes where relevant To be able to delegate tasks appropriately to Band 3 assistants To take personal responsibility for lifelong learning through reflective practice, supervision and annual appraisal.

In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module Preceptorship for Healthcare (AP7026). Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.