Occupational therapy AssistantinAbbots LangleyinAbbots LangleyPUBLISHED THU 27 MAR 2025
Band 3: £25,329 to £26,958 a year Salary dependent on experience. HCAS Included 5% of basic salary
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MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in care.
Involvement in meaningful recovery processes that directly impact the quality of life for service users.
Possibility to develop and implement occupationally based interventions, enhancing professional skills and autonomy.
Access to ongoing training and professional development to grow within the role and meet personal career objectives.
Supportive environment focused on personal risk management and skill-building to facilitate recovery.
Engagement in a role that promotes community connection by liaising with carers and other professionals.
Valuable experience in a forensic setting, enhancing understanding and capabilities in mental health and occupational therapy.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives? Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our team in Abbots Langley, working within a supportive Medium Secure Male Learning Disability Forensic Service. In this role, you'll be instrumental in helping service users develop essential life skills and navigate their recovery journey, all while working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team of caring professionals, including Psychiatrists, Nurses, Psychologists, and Therapists.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll facilitate engaging and purposeful therapy sessions, assist in delivering tailored interventions, and provide an invaluable support system for our service users. Your role will involve nurturing a positive and proactive culture around meaningful activities, all with the aim of enhancing their quality of life. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can use your skills and compassion to empower others, we want to hear from you! Join us in reshaping the future of care and support – for both our service users and yourself.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you'll facilitate engaging and purposeful therapy sessions, assist in delivering tailored interventions, and provide an invaluable support system for our service users. Your role will involve nurturing a positive and proactive culture around meaningful activities, all with the aim of enhancing their quality of life. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can use your skills and compassion to empower others, we want to hear from you! Join us in reshaping the future of care and support – for both our service users and yourself.
Opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and diverse perspectives in care.
Involvement in meaningful recovery processes that directly impact the quality of life for service users.
Possibility to develop and implement occupationally based interventions, enhancing professional skills and autonomy.
Access to ongoing training and professional development to grow within the role and meet personal career objectives.
Supportive environment focused on personal risk management and skill-building to facilitate recovery.
Engagement in a role that promotes community connection by liaising with carers and other professionals.
Valuable experience in a forensic setting, enhancing understanding and capabilities in mental health and occupational therapy.
A vacancy has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in our Medium secure Male Learning Disability Forensic Service in Abbots Langley. The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy lead Recovery team providing Occupationally Focused interventions under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists using the framework of the Model of Human Occupation.
The team works within a Multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrist, Nurses, Psychologists and specialist Therapists with a focus of assisting service users to manage their personal risks and build skills to promote them along their recovery pathway.
- To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified 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.
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