Job Summary
We have a new opportunity for a B4 Occupational Therapy assistant (OTA) post within our Milton Keynes Community mental health HUB. This is an excellent position for someone who wishes to gain experience in community mental health.
We are looking for some with an excellent interpersonal skill, passion and an ability to demonstrate reliability and commitment to team working.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the Occupational Therapy team. Duties are varied and you will work with experienced Occupational Therapists who will provide guidance and support to develop the skills required to plan and implement groups and one to one session with focus to improve and enable everyday activities for the service users.
About us
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work within the Milton Keynes community Mental Health Team, alongside the Occupational Therapists as part of the MDT.
They will practice within the Community Mental Health HUB setting with an appropriate level of supervision from a qualified Occupational Therapist. The goal is to maximise service users quality of life, social inclusion and independence, by encouraging their skills and promoting autonomy in order to give them and their family hope for the future.
To plan, implement and review a range of activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.
To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education up to GCSE/ A level standard / NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
- Previous experience as an OTA, Activity Co-ordinator or have worked under OT superivison
- Mental Health Experience
- Previous NHS Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- IT literate
- Ability to relate to individuals and groups
- Full driving license in order to use unit vehicle
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Recognises developmental needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 19 September 2024
