Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Sensory Integration)

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work within our innovative and expanding Occupational Therapy Team at Ashworth Hospital, Maghull Health Park.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner who can demonstrate compassion and empathy to our patients with a drive to improve the quality of care services within a high secure, forensic environment as part of Mersey Care's Secure Care Division.

This role will support an innovative new clinical offer within the Occupational Therapy service which will offer Sensory Integration assessment and treatment to the High Secure service users.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of meaningful activities of daily living within the Occupational Therapy service, under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist who is also trained in Ayres Sensory Integration. You will hold a small caseload under supervision and be responsible for the delivery of interventions. You will be required to actively work as part of The Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will be expected to work in an innovative way to support the smooth running of the

Occupational Therapy Service and will be required to offer individual and group activities alongside all other Occupational Therapy staff and under the indirect and direct supervision of a Qualified Occupational Therapist.

The above post will be implemented in line with The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of therapeutic activities and interventions as directed by the occupational therapist.

To actively engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being within hospital and community environments.

You will be required to facilitate 1:1 and group sessions under the Occupational Therapy and Life Rooms model with an Ayres Sensory Integration focus.

Support service users to attend and participate in sessions that promote recovery through attendance at Occupational Therapy and Life Rooms courses.

To provide an update and overview of service users participation, engagement level and skills following sessions.

To form professional relationships with service users, and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.