Health Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Health Occupational Therapy Team in Stafford as a temporary Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant, part-time - 22hours Maternity Cover.

You will work as part of our team of experienced Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants to assess and treat adults with a range of conditions within their own homes.

The wider South Occupational Therapy Team will support the post holder, and you will work under the direction and supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist and be expected to work under your own initiative to manage a non-complex caseload of community patients appropriate to the role.

We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine career development opportunities. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations.

You will be required to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, show initiative and team spirit as well as be committed to patient care. You will be flexible and able to work in a variety of locations in South Staffordshire, as the service requires. An understanding of assessment and rehabilitation appropriate to the role is essential as are good IT skills, knowledge and understanding of criteria for equipment provision., As a Band 4 OT Assistant Practitioner under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist you will be expected to work on your own and as part of a team focusing on excellent quality patient care including formulating treatment goals and identifying rehabilitation plans. Applicants should have relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health care, or education.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with:o Keen interest & / or experience of working in rehabilitation services and can demonstrate a strong understanding of therapy and service needs.o To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. The care/treatment plans may include the following: o Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety o Increased functional ability o Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health o Prevention and reducing of health inequalities o Admission avoidanceo Proactive in developing sound clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation and / or community environment appropriate to the role.o To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role.o To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of interventions within their caseload.o Experience of when to
escalate to a qualified team member.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.