Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant within the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team.
Our Vacancy is for:
Permanent Occupational Therapy Assistant - Band 4 - 37.5hrs
This is an ideal post for an experienced Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant looking to further develop their neurology and management skills or a current Band 4 looking for a new challenge.
This job will allow the successful applicant to work within a specialist neurological service with patients with a variety of neurological conditions. They will be able to take ownership of a small non-complex caseload of their own whilst working in collaboration with a variety of clinical specialists within the team.
Within the team there is a strong focus on personal and service development and you will be given opportunities to participate in in-service training programme and external training where appropriate. There will also be opportunity to participate in service and national audit activities including SSNAP as well as evidence based practice development activities.
Main duties of the job
The Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated Multi-disciplinary team comprising of an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Neuro Psychologist, a Pharmacist, a Specialist Nurse practitioner, an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Rehab assistants.
The Neuro-rehab team works across both intensive short-term rehab and longer term rehab pathways. There are opportunities to develop skills in rapid assessment and facilitating discharge from hospital, long term condition management and specialist neuro-rehab.
The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for Parkinsons' Disease and Multiple Sclerosis and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions. The team also help rehabilitate patients following acute stroke within the community in both pathways and treat patients with a variety of long term neurological conditions. The team works toward achieving personal set goals with patients including return to work.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education. GCSE in English and Maths/NVQ level ll/lll Health related studies or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of Occupational therapy
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in healthcare
- Experience of older people/ people with disabilities /multicultural environment
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Previous work in health or social care setting
- Previous role as Rehabilitation Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Experience working with patients with neurological diagnoses
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to comply with moving and handling regulations
- Health and safety / risk awareness
- Understanding of concept of enabling clients through the therapy process
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent IT skills to enable effective documentation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education. GCSE in English and Maths/NVQ level ll/lll Health related studies or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- An understanding of Occupational therapy
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in healthcare
- Experience of older people/ people with disabilities /multicultural environment
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Previous work in health or social care setting
- Previous role as Rehabilitation Assistant / Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Experience working with patients with neurological diagnoses
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to comply with moving and handling regulations
- Health and safety / risk awareness
- Understanding of concept of enabling clients through the therapy process
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Competent IT skills to enable effective documentation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
