Occupational Therapy Assistant | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Preston, PR3 2JH |
| Cwmni: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6343687/351-SPS1120-AT |
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To participate as a member of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service assisting with specified duties and taking some responsibility for his/her own work within a broad framework laid down by an OT.
The post will require specialised expertise and involve responsibilities over and above those normally expected of an OT Assistant.
As part of the OT Service the job holder will be required to work in the Men’s Service at Guild Lodge.
The jobholder will also be required to provide individual and group interventions in a variety of environments (ward, hospital & community based facilities). Service requirements may occasionally involve some flexibility of work.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, compassionate, creative and keenly motivated to join our well established and innovative teams at Guild Lodge, working within the women’s service pathway. You will be part of a team working alongside staff and service users to promote the importance of occupation and meaningful activities as part of an individual’s recovery journey.
Your role will entail working alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team and under close supervision of the occupational therapy service. We have a range of excellent environments and opportunities for services users – namely a large Therapeutic Resources Centre & Sports Hall (that includes pottery, art, library, kitchen, gym facilities) as well as the Tarnbrook Vocational Unit (this includes opportunities for work and qualifications) as well as a the Gleadale Social Centre.
So, if you have a wide skill set and are good at motivating others and value the importance of how activities can improve individual’s experiences – please apply!
We always support and encourage our staff through personal development and appraisal and value the importance of regular supervision. This is an excellent chance to gain a range of really good skills in a fantastic environment!
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 May 2024