Job summary
- Main area
- Occupatonal Therapy Assistant
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 186-906-24-MH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Mandala Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Band 4
Job overview
The OT Assistant role , will sit within the Eating Disorder service within The Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based at Mandala House.
The post holder will be part of the wider multi-disciplinary team working directly with senior OT's within the team. Supporting in the delivery of therapeutic interventions to Adults with Eating Disorders within the community.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with the Occupational Therapists within the team in receiving referrals and developing required support packages
Carry out a range of group and individual work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
To follow the OT plan supporting service users developing skills in activities of daily living, meaningful occupation and to become integrated in to a range of community resources/ facilities, ensuring service users experience
To provide support around the physical health management of service users.
Ensure confidentiality of service user information at all times.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As part of the Nottinghamshire Eating Disorder Service and with support from Occupational Therapists (OT) the post holder will work with service users to implement their plans to maximize independence in relation to daily living and access a wide range of educational, volunteering, employment, sports, leisure, and creative activities to support the service user’s recovery.
For full job description and list of duties, please see job description and person spec
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE/ GCE or Equivalent in English
Desirable criteria
- NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mental Health
Training
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Training in Mental Health
- Relevant training in Eating Disorders
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people with complex health mental health and/or social care needs
- Experience of managing aspects of physical health care e.g., weight monitoring, GP liaison
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in community
- Experience of working within or alongside Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working with individuals who suffer with an eating disorder.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Awareness of a range of health problems and interventions
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
- Understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Understanding of safeguarding procedures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge/experience of supervision
- Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.
- • Understanding of the needs of working with individuals who suffer with an eating disorder
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently in a community setting
- Excellent communication skills, (IT, verbal, written)
- Team working Skills
- Able to understand the need to manage risk
- Can organise own work schedules and respond to priorities
- Able to provide motivation and encouragement
Desirable criteria
- Experience of group work
- Knowledge and skills in creative activities
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a variety of environments including service users homes and community settings
- Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to respond appropriately to changing situations
- Driving License and the use of own vehicle is required for this post
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Jones
- Job title
- Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07717480982
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