Occupational Therapy Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9346-24-0969 |
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The post holder will support occupational therapists in the provision of evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and interventions as part of the OT Pathway linked to Behaviour that Challenges Clinical Link Pathway, and offer input to individuals, their families and carers, in the care home settling. All team members must be committed to providing the best possible care for the people we work with and their families/carers. The ability to engage and communicate with older people (often with a cognitive impairment) as well as the family/carers and system around them is essential. Clinical/Professional supervision is provided by the supervising Occupational Therapist as identified by the relevant Lead OT. The post holder will attend OT Learning and Governance Networks to ensure fidelity to core occupational therapy delivery, enhance CPD and contribute to the wider OT service developments. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working alongside occupational therapists or experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities. And a keenness to continually develop yourself and others. We will support use of transferrable skills from a range of clinical settings. There are varied opportunities for training and development, with CPD needs being identified and monitored through appraisal. Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.