Occupational Therapy Assistant - University Hospitals of Leicester
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Job overview
Occupational Therapy Assistant - Elective Orthopaedics
Are you interested in supporting the Occupational Therapy team in Elective Orthopaedics? If so, this role could be for you.
This Occupational Therapy Assistant post will be an administrative post which will assist in the day to day functioning of the Elective Orthopaedics Therapy Team. You will work mainly with the Occupational Therapy team but will also be asked to work alongside the Physiotherapy Team.
You must have experience in a team and are required to have previous experience involving direct contact with people. Previous experience in a health and social care setting and experience with administrative tasks are desirable. You will require computer skills.
If you are interested in this post, please contact Patricia Lam on 01162584067.
Please note this post does not meet the salary thresehold for sponsorship
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY- Occupational Therapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals. This is achieved by working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a member of the Occupational Therapy Team and assists other Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff within their direct team and wider Therapy service in the performance of their duties as detailed below.
- The post holder will work under the direction of any member of the Therapy team who has relevant delegation responsibilities to assist with patient treatment and other departmental duties.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
- To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is essential to support the day to day functioning of the Occupational Therapy Team in Elective Orthopaedics. You will be required to:
- To assist with the assessment treatment of patients under supervision of a qualified therapist
- To issue, order and fit equipment for patients as directed by the member of the Therapy team who has delegation responsibilities for this task
- To document interventions in a timely and accurate manner.
- To monitorequipment and stock levels
- To obtain information from individuals about their health status and needs.
- To provide relevant information to patients/clients and carers.
- To be aware of new treatment or initiatives being introduced within the department and how they affect the role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant.
- To manage and organise your own time and activities in consultation with the relevant team member.
- To assist with the ordering of equipment supplied to patients as delegated by the member of the Therapy team who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
- To report back to the supervising clinician any relevant information regarding the patient and their circumstances.
- To participate in the induction of new Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff.
- To participate in the collection, recording and inputting of statistical information e.g. TIARA.
- To undertake appropriate training and development to maintain a high quality of service including team development/in-service training.
- To undertake an annual appraisal and actively participate in the setting and achieving of objectives.
- To actively participate in monthly formal one:one meetings.
- To recognise own limitations and awareness of when to seek guidance from registered staff.
- To ensure that duties undertaken are within scope of practice and within the limits of competence and authority.
- To liaise with colleagues and work across site and speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service.
- To undertake general administrative and clerical duties within the team, department and service.
- To have shared responsibility for monitoring the safety of patients and team members whilst working in the hospital and be responsible
- To take responsibility for maintaining own up to date Mandatory and statutory training.
- To share responsibility for administrative duties and departmental tidiness.
- To observe confidentiality of patients and employing authority’s business at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent
- Qualification in social or health care e.g. National Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a team
- Previous experience involving direct contact with people
- Previous experience in health/social care setting
- Experience of clerical/admin tasks and computer skills
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrates effective written communication
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the post
- Expresses enthusiasm and motivation for the post and desire to work in the clinical area
- Demonstrates an understanding of Occupational Therapy
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.