Occupational Therapy Technician

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our experienced, friendly and highly professional team.

The post is based within the In-Patient Therapy Department, which comprises of registered Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Health & Exercise Practitioners, together with their associated support staff and administrators. The post holder will support the team in delivering intervention plans incorporating the principles of recovery and social inclusion.

The main focus of the OT Team is to promote safe discharge from hospital and enhance the quality of service user experience. This post will demand a high level of clinical contact in order to support the occupational needs of in-patients, as directed by registered Occupational Therapists. The post involves organising and leading both individual and group interventions using a variety of activity media. The ability to enable service users to acquire, utilise and adapt their skills in a range of practical activities is essential.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all Mandatory Training, including Control & Restraint/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a real interest in the field of Occupational Therapy, in the mental health setting, and with a desire to develop their skills within this area.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of specialist Occupational Therapy to service users with severe and complex mental health needs and/or learning disabilities
Contribute to the provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to engage service users' within their environment in line with the principles of social inclusion and recovery
Contribute to the training and support of primary and secondary health care professionals, social care providers, and families to assist them to better meet the health needs of service users

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

About us

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Date posted

13 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-24-1125

Job locations

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment, for people who face significant Occupational Performance and environmental challenges, as detailed in relevant Integrated Care Pathway (ICP)

Carry own caseload as delegated by Occupational Therapist

Contribute to specialist assessment utilising MOHO tools, and other standardised assessments, as relevant to client needs following appropriate training

To provide regular individual and group therapeutic activities, that support and promote recovery and social inclusion, within a climate of safe practice

Ensure that the service user is at the centre of Occupational Therapy provision, in consultation with significant others as appropriate for each individual

Contribute to the evaluation of assessment and treatment outcomes with Occupational Therapists, through skilled observation of service users performance, ability and behaviour

Gain valid consent to assessment and treatment in line with Trust policy and legislation, and contribute to assessment of capacity

Ensure risks associated with interventions and environment are assessed and managed in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team

Communicate effectively, and maintain productive working relationships with service users, carers, multi-disciplinary team and facilitate community links.

Apply a range of alternative individualised communication strategies with service users experiencing significant communication difficulties following appropriate training, with support from Occupational Therapists

Ensure Occupational Therapy is delivered with sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural, racial and social backgrounds and expectations of service users and carers

To order and review adaptive equipment prescribed by a registered Occupational Therapist, in line with Trust policies