Description
We are seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Low Secure Inpatient Male Forensic Service in Radlett. The successful candidate will be part of the Occupational Therapy lead Recovery team providing Occupationally Focused interventions under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists using the framework of the Model of Human Occupation.
The team works within a Multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrist, Nurses, Psychologists and Specialist Therapists with a focus of assisting service users to manage their personal risks and build skills to promote them along their recovery pathway.
Main duties of the job
- Facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist
- Work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified by an Occupational Therapist
- Promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life
- Provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values
- Provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions
- Maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system
- Liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant
- Exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
- Attend mandatory training
- Undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor
- Keep a record of your training and development activities
About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Benefits
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 3 salary £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS)
Requirements
- Knowledge of OT techniques and/or activities relevant to client group; acquired through training, experience within an OT/mental health setting to NVQ3 equivalent level
- Willingness to undertake the following within 12 months of appointment, (Computing Skills, Group Skills, Food Handling)