Occupational Therapist Assistant London, England
Job description
For this particular role we can only consider candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. Please ensure you have the right to live and work in the UK before applying.
Job title: Occupational Therapist Assistant
Location: Battersea Bridge House Hospital, 1 Randall Close, Battersea, London SW11 3TG
Rate Of Pay: £12 per hour (£23,400 per annum)
Shift Patterns: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (including Saturdays), Permanent
Information about the Role:
Working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant at Battersea Bridge House Hospital your duties will include the following:
- Assist in the implementation of joint care plans (MDT) for patients focusing on their physical, social, and mental health needs.
- Recording in Patient MDT records all interventions undertaken as well as observations and responses.
- Escort patients to various therapeutic/treatment programmes as determined by their care plan and the nurse-in-charge/MDT, within hospital or community.
- To partake in planning and implementation of community outings with patients, with a view to safe and socially inclusive community access, considering issues of risk and escorting status.
- Post holder to participate in regular audits to evaluate patients’ participation and effectiveness of any group programme on the unit.
- To contribute to Risk assessment and manage it effectively in all settings in compliance with InMind policies and procedures.
- Co-operate with, contribute to and perform all aspects of daily tasks in agreement with occupational therapist/nurse in charge.
Information about the Service:
Battersea Bridge House Hospital aims to provide a safe, caring, supportive and therapeutic environment for 21 patients with acute mental health presentations in order to help them recover and return home as quickly as possible.
We provide a high quality, safe and secure environment. We offer person centred care with individualised treatment care plans. We work closely with locality community and crisis/home treatment teams to ensure a safe and and well coordinated admission and discharge pathway.
Experience and qualifications to work as an Occupational Therapist Assistant:
- Experience of supporting patients to engage in occupational, diversionary, and recreational activities as individuals and in group settings, including preparation for groups and organising of equipment for these activities.
- Worked as part of a team in the delivery and subsequent evaluation of clinical interventions using activities to help clients achieve/develop/maintain daily living skills. This will involve both individual work and facilitating groups.
- Experience of supporting and assisting patients with managing their daily living skills in a manner which supports personal recovery and recognises that levels of assistance may vary on a day-to-day basis.
- Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with vulnerable individuals with a range of needs.
Desirable Requirements
- To have some experience working as an Occupational therapy assistant.
- To have experience working in mental health and understand sections under the Mental Health Act.
Oakleaf Recruitment are the In-House Recruitment Team for a growing group of Services and Hospitals across the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, SW11 3TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OT Assistant - Battersea
