Occupational Therapy Assistant Southampton, England
Job description
Role: Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 pa
Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00pm or 09:00 - 17:00pm
We have an exciting new post working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, supported by a Qualified Occupational Therapist across 3 sites on the South Coast: Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth Sites
A generous additional yearly car allowance of £4k will be available for travel between sites on the South Coast- plus normal mileage allowance
NRS Healthcare is the UK’s leading provider of Community Equipment Services, we deliver complete end-to-end services through all stages of equipment provision and recycling.
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who can help us in our mission to improve people’s quality of life and independence every day. Our services allow people to remain in their homes, this helps prevent extended hospital stays, allowing the NHS and Social Care to deliver frontline care where it is needed most.
We require an Occupational Therapy Assistant to work flexibly across 3 depots on the South Coast . We would ideally like an experienced OTA/Healthcare Associate Practitioner who has knowledge of community equipment, disability, and assessment. We would, however, consider candidates with an ability and drive to learn new skills.
We run an Apprentice Scheme and support one student per year to train as an Occupational Therapist
You will be supported by an expanding clinical team and alongside a qualified Occupational Therapist who will work between the 3 depots alongside you.
We also have a committed Operational Team who are dedicated to providing an excellent service and you will be encouraged to work closely with the team.
What we look for in an Occupational Therapy Assistant:
- Relevant additional qualifications e.g. NVQ Level II / III in Health and Social Care
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge and skills in the field of the equipment needs of adults and children. (Training can be provided)
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of conditions and disability
- Have experience of working with people who have a disability
- Work with the NRS OT and prescribers to promote effective partnership working.
- Work in partnership with Adult Social Care, therapy and community nursing staff in Kent, the community equipment service, and other agencies as necessary.
- Attend or lead meetings as and when required
- Proficient IT skills
- Participate in NRS Healthcare's appraisal and supervision processes
- Fully compliant with all relevant mandatory training as and when required.
- Participate in service development and training as required.
In return we offer you the following:
- A chance to work as part of a great team doing a rewarding job
- Competitive salary and benefits package such as pension, life assurance, childcare vouchers, discounts and offers
- Enhanced holiday of 33 days per year (inc banks) which increases with service up to 38 days per year (inc banks)
- Company sick pay scheme which increases with service
- Participation in our employee recognition scheme
Key Responsibilities:
- Cataloguing special equipment effectively, keeping the on-line catalogue up to date
- Liaising with prescriber about equipment available and signposting to recycled equipment where possible enabling savings for the commissioners
- Document and keep records of savings for commissioners
- Liaison with equipment companies about special equipment, parts and repairs
- Attending Equipment Review Groups on behalf of NRS when necessary
- Providing training to prescribers, as appropriate and supported by the OT, on new items of equipment and equipment on the standard equipment catalogue.
- Supporting the OTs in developing special projects as agreed with the commissioners
- Keeping an accurate record of work undertaken
- Responding to telephone or email queries from prescribers and commissioners
- Offering support or training either over the phone or face to face regarding the use of IRIS and the special equipment ordering process.
- Supporting the Customer Support Assistants in their daily contact with prescribers and their queries.
To be noted:
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the professional and operational managers.
This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder.
NRS Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, prospective employees are advised that they will be required to provide documentary evidence to support their right to work in the UK.
This position will be subject to an enhanced Disclosures and Barring Service Check.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton, SO18 1UB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- NVQ Level II / III In health & Social Care
- Appropriate knowledge of conditions and disability
- Proficient IT skills
- knowledge and skills in the field of the equipment needs of adults and children
- Do you have a notice period to give
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Clin00004279
