OT Assistant Practitioner

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We are recruiting for a full time OT Assistant Practitioner in our Adult Autism Assessment Service, across Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

You will be working in the Adult Autism Assessment Service, across Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, dependent on skill and service need.

You will deliver a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.

Delivering occupational therapy interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of individuals who are on a waiting list for an adult autism assessment under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

• To carry a designated caseload, which remains the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist, often working without direct supervision in a variety of community settings or remote consultations.
• To provide occupational therapy support to service users who may have a range of neurodevelopmental conditions.
• To engage service users and their carers, in co-produced/planned therapy programmes and encourage them in a compassionate manner, towards achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being through a client centred approach.

To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.

To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.

To always promote a positive image of people with possible neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health conditions and learning disabilities.

To always promote a positive image of the occupational therapy service/neighbourhood and the wider Trust.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Clinical Responsibilities, Patient Contact

• Carries own case load which remains the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.

Responsible for recognising the signs of service user harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures.

Demonstrates safe moving and handling of service users, using equipment as required.

Demonstrates safe physical interventions in the management of violence and aggression as required.

Identify and select, with the client, appropriate intervention options which balance the interaction of risk, safety, user choice and independence, and report back to registered Occupational Therapist.

To co-work with registered therapist for patients who have complex needs and require more than one person to treat.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. taking telephone messages, preparing case note files, collating and inputting data, photocopying, filing, completing assignments.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications on a daily basis.
  
  

Responsibility for Information & Information Systems

• Responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive service user records using approved clinical recording systems in accordance with the Trust and professional record keeping standards.

Writes letters and reports on service users progress for distribution to other health care professionals following approval by a registered Occupational Therapist.

Records information required for statistical purposes in an accurate and timely manner.

Monitors case notes to ensure that service users contact details are up to date for open cases.

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

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