Occupational Therapy Support Worker

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with previous health or social care experience to support our team in providing occupational therapy to acute inpatients within complex care medicine at Southmead Hospital.

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received so you are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is part time 19.5 hours per week

Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, you will work with patients on the wards and in therapy areas to provide a range of interventions to facilitate recovery and promote independence. This will include supporting individuals to use the toilet, wash & dress or carry out other domestic tasks. You may also be required to support groups and facilitate other meaningful activities.

To understand more about Occupational Therapy at Southmead Hospital, click here to watch our video.

The newly formed Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work. Situated in the vibrant city of Bristol, Southmead Hospital is an award-winning building opened in 2014, offering exceptional facilities for patients and staff. We are a large teaching trust that provides multiple specialties including regional services for neurosciences, major trauma, orthopaedics and surgery (major arterial centre and burns & plastics).

There is plenty of support in each team with development opportunities and training courses available. Additional benefits include award schemes for excellence, staff restaurants, green spaces and an extensive wellbeing programme.

The post holder will support the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within acute clinical settings under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. The role involves implementing delegated rehabilitation programmes, assisting patients to maximise independence in activities of daily living, supporting discharge planning and maintaining accurate clinical records. The post holder will work directly with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team, monitoring and reporting patient progress and undertaking administrative, equipment and departmental duties to support the effective and efficient delivery of the Occupational Therapy service.