Occupational Therapy Assistant Poole, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full-Time Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant (37.5hrs) to work within Dorset Forensic Service as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing input into a 12 bedded low secure inpatient unit. The successful applicant will join an already established Forensic Occupational Therapy Service, which aims to provide assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and aftercare to patients with a mental disorder and associated offending behaviour, whilst being committed to clinical excellence and the provision of high quality evidence based intervention.
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant who has experience in working with people from a range of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in forensic mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care using national quality standards and evidence-based practice.
We require someone who is flexible and approachable. Effective communication skills, time management and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be required to drive to work related appointments and transport patients to support their recovery and rehabilitation.
