Occupational Therapy Assistant (Community) Band 3 inWaterloo inWaterloo PUBLISHED TUE 10 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum FIXEDTERM GOOD SALARY

HOLISTIC NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust riQugduc

Opportunity to work with a diverse range of children aged 0-18, including those with neuro disabilities and developmental delays.

Supportive team environment with strong collaboration among occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and administrative staff.

Access to a robust induction and ongoing supervision, ensuring a smooth transition and continuous professional development.

In-service training programs that provide numerous opportunities for further learning and skill enhancement.

Ability to make a significant impact on children's lives by delivering high-quality occupational therapy care and support.

Effective collaboration with acute services at Alder Hey and integration with educational and social services, promoting a holistic approach to therapy.

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their community occupational therapy team in Waterloo on a fixed-term basis of 13 months. This role requires active engagement with children aged 0-18 with various developmental challenges across multiple community settings, including homes, clinics, nurseries, and schools in South Sefton. The successful candidate will work closely with occupational therapists, supporting the implementation of treatment plans, managing workloads, delivering therapy programs, and providing training for parents and other professionals.

The position emphasises collaboration within a supportive team framework, offering robust induction, ongoing training, and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and professionals, ensuring understanding of treatment processes and obtaining necessary consents. The role also involves ongoing assessment and reporting of patient progress to the supervising occupational therapist.

We are seeking a dynamic, caring person, with experience of working with children, to join our occupational therapy team as an occupational therapy assistant on a 13 month fixed term basis.

The role will primarily be to support our Occupational Therapy service and you will work across South Sefton in a variety of community settings such as children's homes, clinics, nurseries and schools.

Our community therapy service works with children aged 0-18 (19 in special schools), who have a neuro disability, motor co-ordination difficulties, sensory difficulties or developmental delay. We are a small supportive team which includes occupational therapists, admin support, physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapists.

We have a robust induction, preceptorship and supervision structure for all staff and an in-service training programme with lots of opportunities for further learning and development. We have strong links with staff in our acute services at Alder Hey and we work in an integrated way with education and socials services colleagues across the city.

If you are interested in this post and would like to hear more, please contact Helen Crosdale (Deputy to Head of Service, Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy) on or via email

To provide Occupational Therapy support to the Occupational Therapy team

To be an integral member of the Occupational Therapy team, assisting the Occupational Therapists to deliver management and treatment of the children referred to the service.

To follow agreed treatment plans provided by the Occupational Therapist, delivering a high standard of paediatric Occupational Therapy and providing on-going liaison with the Occupational Therapist regarding children's management.

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To manage and prioritise workload as delegated by the therapist.

To support the delivery of Occupational Therapy training to parents, carers and other professionals.

To assist the therapist in the delivery of Occupational Therapy intervention using a range of delegated activities and treatment methods.

To ensure patient and parent/carer understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

Deliver individual therapy programmes as provided by the therapist and to instruct patients and carers in the use of these.

To liaise when appropriate with the therapist regarding patient care. In particular highlighting any variations to expected outcomes from treatment programmes you deliver.

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To work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (Community) at Band 3 in the UK, you will require a combination of skills and qualifications. Here are some of the key skills and attributes that are generally sought after for this role:

1. Communication Skills

- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with patients, families, and health care professionals.

- Confidence in delivering information clearly and empathetically.

2. Interpersonal Skills

- Ability to build rapport and trust with clients, patients, and team members.

- Skills in teamwork and collaboration, often working closely with occupational therapists and other health professionals.

3. Empathy and Compassion

- A genuine concern for the well-being of patients and an understanding of the challenges they face.

4. Organizational Skills

- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple responsibilities within a community setting.

5. Understanding of Occupational Therapy Principles

- Basic knowledge of occupational therapy practices and the role they play in improving clients' quality of life.

- Awareness of how to apply therapeutic techniques under the guidance of an occupational therapist.

6. Practical Skills

- Ability to assist in implementing therapy plans and activities.

- Skills in using equipment and assistive devices commonly used in therapy.

7. Problem-Solving Skills

- Ability to think critically and creatively to help clients overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

8. Critical Thinking

- Ability to observe and assess clients’ conditions and propose relevant activities or adjustments to therapy interventions.

9. Cultural Competence

- Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse backgrounds and how this may affect client engagement and therapy delivery.

10. IT Skills

- Competency in using IT equipment and software for record-keeping, communication, and reporting purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

- Typically, an A-level or equivalent qualification is required, but relevant experience in healthcare or community services can be beneficial.

- A recognized qualification in health and social care or vocational training in occupational therapy support can be advantageous.

- Previous experience working with individuals in a community setting is often preferred.

Additional Skills:

- Awareness of health and safety regulations.

- Experience in administrative tasks and documentation related to patient care.

- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of individuals and changing environments.

Continued Professional Development

- Commitment to ongoing learning and attending workshops or training to improve practice and stay up to date with occupational therapy methods and standards.

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