Occupational Therapy Assistant
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Derbyshire, DE22 3LZ
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
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 f...
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.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification.
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'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience and Interest
Essential
- Experience of working with Older People
- Experience of working within Mental Health Services
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have a Dementia
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of functional illness
- Hold a full UK driving licence
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
NHS organisation
This listing was structured from NHS Jobs. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related