Assistant Therapy Practitioner Occupational Therapy

The postholder will be responsible for delivery of Occupationally based therapeutic activity interventions and support the day to day work of occupational therapy team. With the aim to improve and support the health outcomes of adults with a learning disability across the county of Buckinghamshire. The post is part of a well-established Occupational Therapy team within the wider multidisciplinary team. The post is Monday to Friday., To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist. To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist. To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life. To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values. To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions. To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To attend mandatory training. To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor. To keep a record of your training and development activities, · To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach. · To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist. · To provide the MDT with timely updates on service users' wellbeing and occupational performance. · To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence and well-being. · Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities. · Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. · Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. · To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. · To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and their environments. · To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments. · To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal. · To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.

• To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust's Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.
  
  Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
• Degree in relevant subject, Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of leading groups and 1:1 intervention Ability to work autonomously
Desirable criteria
• Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
• Functional Assessment Training
  
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout