Job Description

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance To support service users within The Bracton Centre, offering a range of therapeutic activities as well as encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust To contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities To attend the Trust wide OT Support Workers Development group To participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF. To work effectively as a member of a team by providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities. To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned group work and individual activities Contribute to formal OT assessments of service users under the guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on service users occupational functioning Under supervision assist and support service users to achieve their goals To engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. To assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions Under the supervision of a registered OT, develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users.



To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects To communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues To communicate appropriately with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason. To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication. To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards To report effectively to the MDT on service users progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure