Job summaryA highly rewarding opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join our older adult inpatient mental health team at Woodland Ward, based at New Haven in BromsgroveWoodland Ward provides specialist assessment and treatment for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties so experience of supporting people with mental health difficulties is important. Experience working as an OTA is not essential as full training and on-going support will be provided, however, we are seeking someone with a passion for supporting mental health recovery. The successful candidate will receive training and to be able to support a range of assessments and 1:1 and group interventionsKindness, empathy, reliability, and dependability are important key qualities required for this post along with a commitment to provide excellent care. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential This full-time, 37.5 hr week post incorporates weekdays and weekendsMain duties of the jobTraining and on-going support will be provided. Under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist the OTA will be required to support OT assessments and 1:1 and group interventions to support mental health recovery and wellbeing. Additionally, the OTA may be asked to support the OT or other member of the MDT in facilitating patient/carer groups and other quality improvement initiatives.The OTA will need to complete daily clinical note entries (online) and as required by the OT to contribute to completion of daily/weekly audits (e.g., checking equipment) and contribute to patient care plans, attending MDT meetings, supporting OT/PT students on placement. This role incorporates home visits and community access therefore a car driver with use of a car each working day is essential.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attachedPerson SpecificationKnowledgeEssentialBasic knowledge of physical/ mental health conditionsKnowledge of Occupational TherapyUnderstanding of team workQualificationsEssentialLevel 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C or Grade 9-4, NVQ2 or equivalent) in Care and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 3 qualification on appointment to postWill be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the TrustI understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offerExperienceEssentialExperience of working with people, preferably in a caring environmentSkills & AbilitiesEssentialA positive attitude and able to act on feedbackAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formatsAbility to prioritise, plan and organise own timeAbility to cope effectively in stressful situationsI.T. Skills and competent in using a computerMotivated to promoting independenceAble to meet the travel requirements of the roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressWoodland Ward, New HavenPrincess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge RoadBromsgroveWorcestershireB61 0BBEmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)