Occupational Therapy Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 September 2025 |
| Location: | Knowsley, L35 5DR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9350-25-1033 |
Summary
To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities that are flexible according to the changing needs of service users. To actively engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence well-being. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, or with guidance from a Senior Activity Worker/Co-coordinator the post holder will facilitate and participate in planned group work and individual activities. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To form professional relationships with service users, and communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To give feedback to the team on service users performance/progress in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure including risk factors. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records are kept and recorded appropriately in accordance with Professional and Trust Standards To participate, as appropriate, clinical and professional meetings held within the service. To ensure a safe and well maintained environment in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation, COSHH, and local operational security policies and guidelines. To adhere to the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and the Trusts policies and guidelines. In line with Trust guidelines, review and reflect on your own practice and performance through regular participation in professional supervision and personal development planning in accordance with the Trusts policies and guidelines. To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff. To keep a record of your training and development activities. To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects as allocated by the Head OT. To participate in OT/team audit and evaluation activities as agreed with a Senior Occupational Therapist or Manager. To maintain a high degree of confidentiality. To ensure that work is conducted in accordance with the Trusts Equality and Diversity Strategy and contribute to its development This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information. Mersey Care operates a non-smoking policy.