Occupational Therapy Assistant inNewcastle upon Tyne inNewcastle upon Tyne PUBLISHED 24 DEC 2023
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- To work alongside and under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist to provide both direct and indirect patient care.
- To carry a caseload delegated by the Occupational Therapist who has carried out an initial assessment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
We are seeking an enthusiastic assistant to work within the Medicine Occupational Therapy team in the trust
The aim of Occupational Therapy is to allow individuals to function at their optimum level in daily life. The post holder will contribute to this aim by gathering information and carrying out treatment sessions and interventions under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapists.
There is also a requirement to undertake delegated administrative tasks that assist the Occupational Therapists and contribute towards the effective running of the Department.
You will have good communication skills, excellent personal management and problem solving skills. You will be able to prioritise your workload independently working under the supervision of the therapists as part of the inter-disciplinary team working. Previous experience in a health care setting would be advantageous.
The Department is committed to providing a quality Occupational Therapy service, with regular staff supervision and a comprehensive in-service training programme.
Fixed term: 12 months from date of appointment
- Interview Date: 15 October 2024
- 25 hours/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
- Information gathering and liaison with patients, carers and other agencies
- Practice of functional and wellbeing tasks as delegated by Occupational Therapists
- Ordering, delivery and fitting of adaptive equipment
- Documentation of interventions and
- Complete administrative tasks as required
- To work alongside and under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist to provide both direct and indirect patient care.
- To carry a caseload delegated by the Occupational Therapist who has carried out an initial assessment.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
We are seeking an enthusiastic assistant to work within the Medicine Occupational Therapy team in the trust
The aim of Occupational Therapy is to allow individuals to function at their optimum level in daily life. The post holder will contribute to this aim by gathering information and carrying out treatment sessions and interventions under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapists.
There is also a requirement to undertake delegated administrative tasks that assist the Occupational Therapists and contribute towards the effective running of the Department.
You will have good communication skills, excellent personal management and problem solving skills. You will be able to prioritise your workload independently working under the supervision of the therapists as part of the inter-disciplinary team working. Previous experience in a health care setting would be advantageous.
The Department is committed to providing a quality Occupational Therapy service, with regular staff supervision and a comprehensive in-service training programme.
Fixed term: 12 months from date of appointment
- Interview Date: 15 October 2024
- 25 hours/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
- Information gathering and liaison with patients, carers and other agencies
- Practice of functional and wellbeing tasks as delegated by Occupational Therapists
- Ordering, delivery and fitting of adaptive equipment
- Documentation of interventions and
- Complete administrative tasks as required
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