Job summary

The interview date is 21st May 2025

3 post available - 2 Full time Permanent and 1 Full time fixed term/secondment opportunity.

An exciting opportunity to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant.

The established service provides a clear pathway from the acute hospital by assessing the patients therapy and care needs in their own home. This means that the patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specific assessments which will reduce delays in discharges, improving patient flow and allow patients to go home earlier.

The team is based at Kendray Hospital therapy hub, involves interdisciplinary working alongside health/social community care and therapy support services. The post holder would be expected to work within 08:00 18:00 service and contribute to a 7 day service. They should be able to work independently and within a team, providing high quality care in a fast paced working environment. Applicants should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients.

The team fosters a supportive environment that seeks to develop therapy staff and provide them with the skills to work within the D2A model in the home environment.

Main duties of the job

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive and friendly working environment.

****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be required to be a car driver with accessto a car for work purposes****

For further information regarding this post please contact Jeanette Sanderson (OT Team Lead) on01226 645425 or via email Jeanette.sanderson2@nhs.net

We depend upon our non registered workforce to support the work of our registered practitioners which ranges from attending the home visits together, to treating patients individually with programmes delegated by the occupational therapist, or providing and fitting key pieces of equipment to ensure the safety of the individual.

The role requires individuals who are passionate about good quality care and seeing great outcomes for the people that they support. You need to have a compassionate approach and have good communication skills to work with a range of patients and medical conditions, including vulnerable adults.

The role includes using and documenting in the patient record system (Systm1) and liaising with other services within the acute hospital Trust and the community.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship