Occupational Therapy Technician

Job summary

Occupational Therapy Technician

Band 4

The Occupational Therapy Technician post is based in the integrated Adult Community Occupational Therapy team. Our team works alongside social work colleagues with an office base in Central Croydon. Currently we are working to a hybrid model with employees having the ability to work at home for some of the time.

There is a high demand for Community Occupational Therapy, and so this is a busy role that requires you to be efficient and effective. We are a supportive and committed team, and we meet weekly for peer clinical advice sessions, so that we learn from each other. You will also have regular supervision and support.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation e.g. the Chronically Sick & Disabled Persons Act 1970, the NHS & Community Care Act 1990, and the NHS Plan 2000, and in accordance with the Service's, the Council's and the Primary Care Trust's policies and procedures. To make recommendations and implement a wide range of simple cost effective interventions to meet individuals' assessed need in accordance with an agreed care plan, to optimise client function and quality of life. To be an actively participating member of the specialist ACOT team, contributing positively to the overall function of the department, supporting the role of Occupational Therapists. To ensure that intervention is responsive, and sensitive to the social, cultural, linguistic and religious needs of clients in accordance with equal opportunity policies

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.