HDU Occupational Therapy Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Doncaster, England
Salary:
£24,637.57
-
£25,674
per year
Contract type: Full time
We are delighted to announce a new 16 bed service based in Doncaster that will welcome patients from Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.
The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.
To work as a member of an inpatient Occupational Therapy team providing high quality therapeutic activities, under the direction of the Senior Occupational Therapist, on an individual and group basis for service users with acute mental health needs.
If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
To carry out individual therapeutic intervention programmes and feedback relevant information according to agreed assessment framework and treatment aims identified by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
To assist the Senior Occupational Therapist to carry out community based individual assessments.
To work with service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.
To carry out agreed Occupational Therapy interventions with patients without direct supervision of senior staff in community locations and patients homes as directed.
To carry out group work and contribute to regular evaluation of groups, in conjunction with patients and multi-disciplinary team and ensure a balanced programme of activities.
To provide accurate, relevant and timely verbal and written information regarding patient progress.
The service may also be provided in community settings as appropriate.
For more information please contact Meagan McNaney [email protected] , Catherine Collins [email protected] or [email protected]
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
The unit with support patients with complex mental health with a focus on rehabilitation, patients may be in the service for up to 12 months and through a multi-professional approach will receive recovery focussed care.
To work as a member of an inpatient Occupational Therapy team providing high quality therapeutic activities, under the direction of the Senior Occupational Therapist, on an individual and group basis for service users with acute mental health needs.
If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].
As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.
To carry out individual therapeutic intervention programmes and feedback relevant information according to agreed assessment framework and treatment aims identified by the Senior Occupational Therapist.
To assist the Senior Occupational Therapist to carry out community based individual assessments.
To work with service users to develop independent living skills and work towards individual recovery and vocational goals in preparation for discharge, as directed.
To carry out agreed Occupational Therapy interventions with patients without direct supervision of senior staff in community locations and patients homes as directed.
To carry out group work and contribute to regular evaluation of groups, in conjunction with patients and multi-disciplinary team and ensure a balanced programme of activities.
To provide accurate, relevant and timely verbal and written information regarding patient progress.
The service may also be provided in community settings as appropriate.
For more information please contact Meagan McNaney [email protected] , Catherine Collins [email protected] or [email protected]
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****
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