Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant - Meadowcroft

The main goal of an OTA on a male PICU is to engage patients in therapeutic activities that promote mental stability, improve functional daily living skills, and reduce the distress associated with a deterioration in mental state. You serve as a vital motivational bridge, helping patients transition from acute illness to a state where they can safely participate in a broader care plan.

Group Facilitation

Plan and run structured, low-demand groups directly on the ward. These typically include life skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting), productive hobbies (e.g. arts and crafts), and physical health or relaxation groups.

One-to-One Engagement

Build professional, supportive relationships with patients who are too unwell, paranoid, or agitated to tolerate a group setting. Activities of Daily Living (AD

Ls)

Observe and report on how patients manage basic and domestic tasks like personal hygiene, meal preparation, and cognitive organization.

Information Gathering

Help the qualified OT administer standardized or non-standardized functional and vocational screenings to identify a patient's core strengths and barriers

Dynamic Risk Assessment

Monitor patients continuously for sudden changes in mood, behaviour or risk levels during activities.

Safe Environments

Ensure all tools and materials used in sessions (such as kitchen utensils, arts and crafts supplies, or gym equipment) are strictly accounted for and used safely in line with PICU security protocols.

Crisis Management

Undergo mandatory training in Averts techniques to safely assist the nursing team if an acute incident occurs For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)