Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen to come and join our dynamic Neighbourhood Mental Health teams as a Occupational Therapy Assistant.

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant within the team, you will work closely with an Occupational Therapist to deliver occupational therapy interventions within the new Neighbourhood model. The will include supporting the delivery of both individual and group interventions offering a clear care pathway, these interventions include:

• Occupation Matters Programme - a 20 week group which utilises Lifestyle Redesign principles.
• Recovery through Occupation - a 6 week group which uses the Re-Motivation process to improve an individual's motivation and social skills.
• New Horizons - our occupational therapy led discharge pathway to support a smooth transition from secondary services
• Memory Matters
• Individual 1:1 based on OT assessment and recommendations

The occupational therapy leadership team is committed to offering extensive, co-ordinated CPD programmes including a robust supervision structure, care group meetings, Trust wide and core competence training and an annual conference.

Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.

Main duties of the job

Suitable for someone whois passionate & committed to providing excellent, high-quality care to the people who access our service and their carers/families & who shares the following values:

• A commitment to viewing behaviour in mental health as meaningful & understandable.
• Reframing problems or challenges as creative opportunities or possibilities to experiment with innovative ideas.
• A desire to enable people with mental health conditions to live healthy lives, which will include access to valued roles, fostering meaningful relationships and having opportunities to maintain skills & showcase strengths.
• Being prepared to act as a person-centred role model to inspire staff teams to offer compassionate & dignified care to people with mental health conditions.
• A strong commitment to a 'learning culture' where reflection, training & supervision are used to develop self-awareness, improve clinical outcomes & develop team functioning.
• A belief in learning from 'experts by experience': valuing the perspectives offered by the person with a mental health condition, family, & carers.
• Valuing tact, integrity & diplomacy when providing sensitive feedback or handling emotionally charged situations.

Please refer the job description for full details

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!