Occupational Therapy Assistant Dorchester, South West England, England
Job description
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We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our supportive team with in our acute mental health inpatient unit based at Forston Clinic, Dorchester.
As the Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will be responsible for providing specialist Occupational Therapy intervention within our adult ward under the guidance of our multi - disciplinary Occupational Therapists. This is a great opportunity to learn and gain new skills in a well-established and experienced team.
You will have an understanding of both Mental Health and Occupational Therapy to promote and facilitate the OT programme to contribute to the evaluation of patient's progress. This will be delivered both on the ward and in the community through 1:1 intervention, group work, and enabling clients in accessing relevant local community resources which would support their discharge. Therefore, being a driver is essential for this role.
The Occupational Therapy Assistant role is a part- time 30 hour post Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30. We could be flexible with start times as long as the services needs are met.
For any further queries please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] or call 01305 361425
