Job summary
- Main area
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-CCG24-118-MG
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Benton House
- Town
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner (Occupational Therapy)
Band 4
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Community Children and Young Peoples Service)
Location: Newcastle/Gateshead Band/Salary: Band 4
Part time: 22.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Newcastle/Gateshead Children and Young Peoples Service. If you are someone who loves variety, thrives on being busy, and is experienced at managing competing demands then this is the job for you!
The service provides specialist mental health assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex and enduring mental health problems including those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
You will work within a multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist and carry out client-centred therapeutic interventions in order to enhance occupational performance and participation. You will work with both individuals and groups, and with children, young people and their families.
You will also be involved in the development, organisation and running of online webinars and therefore need to be very confident and comfortable with technology.
The service is based between Benton House, Sandyford Road, Newcastle and Bensham Hospital, Gateshead but a large part of your work will be in community settings such as schools.
The service operates from 8.00am to 8.00pm Monday to Friday and some work on Saturdays as necessary.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Therapists and Assistant Practitioners work closely together to carry out therapy directed work, meaningful activities, and accessing local community to build skills. The Assistant Practitioners will have a level of autonomy, with regular clinical and management supervision.
You will assist the therapist to engage young people; identify their skills and abilities; plan therapy and intervention activities, and deliver 1:1 and group interventions. You will also monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.
You will also run psychoeducation courses for children and young people, and parents/carers on a range of topics. These will be both face to face and webinars online. Being comfortable using technology will be essential in this post.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
We would like you to write approx. 200 words in the personal statement about why you would like to join the Occupational Therapy team and how occupation helps our mental health.
Only people who have completed this and met the essential criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 16th July 2024
Closing date : 30th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- GCSE A-C in Maths and English
- Significant experience working in a relevant clinical service
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an appropriate care setting
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Experience of supervising/teaching individuals
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- Previous experience working in a community setting
- Experience providing online training
- Experience working with people who are neurodiverse
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Audit and Evaluation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Anderson
- Job title
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 08006522864
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