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An exciting opportunity has arisen for flexible and dynamic Occupational Therapy Assistant to work in a progressive inpatient rehabilitation setting - Emerald Lodge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our inpatient ward team that offers specialist goal orientated rehabilitation treatment programmes for our patients.

To support and enable patients to develop independent living skills and work towards recovery and vocational goals by providing high quality therapeutic groups and individual activities under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.  This will incorporate robust risk management plans and support the work of the qualified staff.

To assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out inpatient and community based individual assessments.

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The successful candidate will be supported to:

Plan, run and evaluate on and off ward sessions comprising of stimulating, motivating and engaging therapeutic activities, independently and in conjunction with other staff.

Activities should comprise of a variety of interventions including; creative, educational, social, living skills, recreational, practical and skill development, vocational and focus on recovery.

Work collaboratively with patients and the MDT to structure activities to meet the patients individual rehabilitation goals. 

Undertake group and individual sessions with patients that promote engagement rather than restriction.

Work with the wards occupational therapist and Contribute to establishing a structure to the day for patients in the form of timetables.

Assist in the continued monitoring, observation and evaluation of patient’s interaction and wellbeing

Work closely with members of the ward and multi-disciplinary team, showing a commitment to effective teamwork in the planning and delivery of patient’s care plans and programmes

To provide accurate verbal and written reports when necessary, and communicate effectively with all colleagues of any discipline

To maintain records of performance for individual patients and to provide data for use at ward rounds and patient reviews

To ensure that patient’s records and timetables are updated efficiently

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/