Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS
Ability to independently perform delegated tasks within competence to the required standard
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Ability to be an effective role model
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Numeracy and Literacy skills; ability to keep accurate service user and department records to the required standard
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Able to carry out physical intervention and breakaway effectively following training
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Commitment to work with service users with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
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Use Display Screen Equipment in work environment
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Able to work within inpatient environments
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Actively participate in own supervision
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Sound values and positive attitude towards people with mental health, learning and associated disabilities and complex needs
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Interested in working creatively to assist in the planning and delivery of a person centred Occupational Therapy service
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Required to complete skills and interests questionnaire at the time of recruitment
- Qualifications
Qualification Credit Framework Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care or a commitment to achieve this
- Qualifications
Qualifications in: (or a commitment to undertake and complete training within first year of appointment) to include: First Aid, Aggression Management training, Other training opportunities relevant to clinical area, Following agreed action plan set at appraisal
- Knowledge & Experience
Ability to plan and deliver activities.
- Knowledge & Experience
Clear effective written and verbal communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge & Experience
Excellent observation skill and able to relay key information to others
- Knowledge & Experience
Basic IT skills
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to recognise level of own competence, boundaries of role, scope for personal and service development and improvement
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to work on own initiative as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team under directive supervision
- Knowledge & Experience
Ability to think creatively and assist in the planning of individual and group activity sessions for service users
- Knowledge & Experience
Ability to effectively organise own time, be reliable and punctual and prioritise work load
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to observe health and safety protocol
- Knowledge & Experience
Ability to problem solve within defined context
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to observe conflict situations in a positive and calm manner and follow policy and procedure related to the management of aggression
- Knowledge & Experience
Motivated to build on existing skills and knowledge as part of the CPD process
- Knowledge & Experience
Be a positive ambassador for the service
- Knowledge & Experience
An ability to work with warmth and empathy in an empowering and nonjudgmental way
Desirable
13 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- SKILLS
Ability to reflect objectively and critically appraise own performance
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Skills and knowledge in a particular interest that could benefit Service Users
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Involvement in person centred planning and working
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An understanding of the role of advocacy
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Willing to be an authorised Trust lease vehicle driver
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy Process
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities/Mental Health
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience working within inpatient services
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of supporting Therapeutic activities for individual groups of service user
- Knowledge & Experience
Familiar with Electronic patient records
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of teaching others
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of the Model Of Human Occupation (Kielhofner)
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of The Model Of Human Occupation (Kielhofner)
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) position for applicants with an interest in working with people with a range of mental health conditions on Roscoe Ward.
You will be working as a key member of the occupational therapy service department at Mossley Hill hospital. We are looking for caring individuals who can facilitate group activities, 1:1 sessions and assist the qualified occupational therapy staff as required. The post is 2 day per week flexible rota, to facilitate a 7 day service ,along side a full time occupational therapy assistant, which meets the needs of the service users.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of treatment and care plans where appropriate under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and in collaboration with the ward manager.
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 Ward and will be required to offer individual and group activities alongside Occupational Therapy staff .
Theses duties will extend to using The Occupational Therapy Process to assist in assessment, planning and the implementation of Therapeutic Activities within an In-Patient Mental Health Setting
You will be required to work collaboratively and flexibly with Nursing and Support Worker staff to ensure meeting the diverse needs of service users and the function of the wards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Assistant - Wilkinson ward with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Warrington, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 2 days - 15 hours per week. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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