Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Main area Occupational Therapy Assistant Grade NHS AfC:
Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Flexible pattern: 08:00 – 20:00 Monday to Friday Sat/Sun and Bank Holidays 09:00 - 17:00 over a 12-week rota period, or a 12-week pattern of Mon to Fri 08:00 - 16:00 or 12:00 - 20:00.) Job
-OPC-7647-26

Site kingsway Hospital Town Derbyshire Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/09/2026 23:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community.

We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Dementia Rapid Response Team covering South Derbyshire and Derby City Area.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Dementia Rapid Response Team will deliver evidence-based mental health care and crisis intervention for individuals in acute distress. The team provides intensive home-based support to prevent hospital admission, acts as a gatekeeper for inpatient care, and supports early discharge planning. The role promotes meaningful activity, independence, and social inclusion with patient/carers under supervision. The service focuses on building resilience and supporting recovery in home and community settings.

The Dementia Rapid Response Team operates 7 days a week (8am–8pm weekdays, 9am–5pm weekends and bank holidays).

The post holder must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel across the large geographical area within our specified 2 - 4 hour response time.

We offer a comprehensive and supportive induction and training programme for all new Occupational Therapy Assistants; plus regular clinical supervision.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with good interpersonal skills to enable engagement of service users and their carers.

• Provide timely crisis response, including de-escalation, brief psychological interventions, and support for service users and carers during acute mental health crises under support from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to person-centred care plans, monitoring changes in occupational functioning, and report findings to the Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary team.
• Identify and act on safeguarding concerns, following local and national procedures to protect vulnerable adults.
• Offer education, advice, and emotional support to families and carers, acknowledging their role in recovery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of an effective and safe service.
• Work independently and have the ability to use initiative, seeking support as required from the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the Occupational Therapist with the assessment and treatment process.
• Work as a member of the ward team, supporting shared tasks when this is required to maintain the safety of our patients and families.

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