Job summaryINTERNAL MPFT APLICANTS ONLYWe are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Integrated Mental Health Team covering Burntwood, Lichfield & Tamworth.You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time, to individuals within the South East Staffordshire area. You will become part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with secondary mental health needs within our neighbourhood.We are an award-winning Trust and have recently been ranked by HSJ awards as top in the Midlands for Mental Health, Learning and Development and Community Trusts as Best Place to work recommended by employees. When you come to work with us, we will help you reach your full potential. Not only that, we will actively seek opportunities to share the great things you are doing, with others locally, regionally, and nationally.Main duties of the jobWorking with registered Occupational Therapists, contributing observations to service user assessments and assisting in delivering therapeutic activities designed by others.Working with delegated service users who remain the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist, reporting in a timely and appropriate manner. Service users may demonstrate behaviours that challenge or have difficult family situations of relevance.Facilitating the use of a range of therapeutic activities, designed by registered staff, for groups or individuals, observing and monitoring service user progress and making adjustments to activities (within established protocols).Engaging service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourage them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals and to promote independence and well-being through a client centred approach.About usBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:Supporting your career development and progression.Excellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity, adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccination every yearAttractive relocation packageCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCheck out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeDevelopment and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTubeWe are looking for someone who has experience, relevant knowledge and a passion to be working with mental health service users, contributing to delivery of a package of care to promote recovery. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate drive and motivation in providing recovery based Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions.You will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, which includes other allied health professionals, nursing, medics, social workers and psychology. Your role will involve working closely with other agencies, carers, service users, families, the local community and Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring continuity of service is provided at a high level.If you would like any further information, or wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact Eleanor Ramsell, Neighbourhood Lead Tamworth (eleanor.ramsell@mpft.nhs.uk) or Matthew Harvey, Neighbourhood Lead Lichfield (matthew.harvey@mpft.nhs.uk). Or call on 0300 303 3427Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient amount of applications.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNumeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) or relevant experienceQualifications amounting to 104 UCAS points or above or relevant experienceExperienceEssentialPrevious experience working as an Occupational Therapy assistant, working alongside Occupational Therapists, or closely related work e.g. nursing/care or AHP assistant.Experience of supporting people with mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia) or learning disabilities.Experience working as part of a team.Experience of actively engaging in a supervision system.DesirableExperience of presenting to groups of people.Experience of running group sessions.Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressLichfield/TamworthLichfield/TamworthWS13 6EEEmployer's websitehttps://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)