Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Job summary

The Adult Therapies & Psychological Services CSU have an exciting opportunity for 0.8 WTE (30hrs) Band 3 Occupational Therapy Support Worker to become part of our team on a permanent basis. We are looking for a competent and confident Therapy Support Worker to join our team who will work both autonomously & as part of the MDT. If you want to work in a busy hospital environment as part of a team that is committed to providing an effective and efficient occupational therapy to patients who have a neurological illness then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the below qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge: Previous experience working in care environments (within NHS especially desirable) You must be able to move and handle patients with physical impairments, including hoisting and the pushing of wheelchairs. Flexible approach to duties and working practices Friendly manner Effective written and verbal communication skills Able to use your initiative IT skills Insight into duties and responsibilities of post and an understanding of occupational therapy NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Completion of the Care Certificate is essential, or you must be working towards it.

Job responsibilities

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.