Job summary Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) and Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service.
Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment.
We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you will also be required to work early evenings and weekends.Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills.
You will also be instrumental in ensuring the service provide therapeutic benefit to all patients through meaningful activity, positive engagement and trauma informed approaches.As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team (MDT), you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people from admission to discharge from the ward.
Main duties of the job o To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and ward To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at To report any concerns immediately to qualified To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all To record interventions in an agreed Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower.
In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees.
We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role.
If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings.
Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities Administration: To be computer literate.
To complete necessary case notes.
To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.
To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
Profession Specific Duties: Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.
Attend ward MDT Meetings as required To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.
To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.
Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential oNVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience oPrevious relevant experience Desirable oPrevious experience of working in the NHS oExperience of working with people with mental health problems Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of group planning