An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to work with the Occupational Therapists within the community.
You will be working with people who have long term conditions and provide assessment and treatment to those people who have physical disabilities, cognitive and social issues to ensure they remain as independent as possible in their home environment.
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.
You should be personable with excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work alone and within the multi-disciplinary team. You should be able to organise and prioritise your own workload and balance this with the demands of this exciting role.
We will provide support through in-house professional forums, Mandatory training, 1:1 and peer supervision. We facilitate student education and have close working relationships with neighbouring teams in both acute Health and Social Care.
You experience of working within the community, be a car driver and have access to a car.
To work with patients in the Doncaster area who have long term Physical disabilities, cognitive and social issues
Carry out the appropriate assessment and treatment with the patient
Provision of compensatory equipment and minor adaptations to aid their independence at home
Report back to qualified staff if findings and evaluations are complex
Educate individuals to self-manage their health needs long term
To promote independence in activities of daily living
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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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****
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
