Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job overview

We are looking to develop our occupational therapy team here on Ramsbottom Ward; therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen for an occupational therapy assistant to join our team.

Ramsbottom Ward is a 10 bed female ward for older people. We provide specialist assessments and treatment for females experiencing organic mental health problems such as dementia and cognitive impairment.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist the post holder will be expected to: -  Deliver and implement planned and prescribed OT assessment, interventions, treatment programmes, group activities and care packages, within a structured  OT model, under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, but without  direct supervision. - Work as an integrated member of the MDT. - Follow the OT Process of Assessment/Planning/Intervention/Evaluation within the OT framework and the Model of Human Occupation, (MOHO), with regular senior OT supervision. -Contribute to MDT assessments and OT assessments that measure clinical outcomes. -Work within Mental Health Services to support OT interventions for service users who have complex and challenging needs. - Receive clinical and professional supervision from Registered OT -  To carry out administrative duties as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.