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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Occupational Therapist Assistant- Surrey Downs H&C

The closing date is 02 October 2025

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Job summary

Surrey Downs Health & Care

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience working alongside therapists or supporting individuals with neurological conditions. Strong communication skills and the ability to assist patients with activities of daily living are essential.

You will receive professional support for your Continued Professional Development from a qualified therapist with expertise in neurological care.If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

o Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist.o Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress.o Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance.o Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes.

About us

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

  • The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
  • CSH Surrey
  • Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-SDH&C-7445751

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, be sure to address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification equivalent to NVQ 2 in a related subject

Desirable

  • GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clinical staff, managers, patients, and carers from diverse ages and social backgrounds.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Must be able to fulfill safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the protection and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • Proactive and interactive
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Experience working with stroke and neurological patients

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a proactive approach to delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
  • Effective communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Computer literate, with the ability to use hospital systems and databases for audits following appropriate training.

Desirable

  • Strong understanding of relevant health conditions to deliver safe and effective patient activities
  • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, empathy, and a supportive approach.

Personal Atrributes

Essential

  • Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and assist in the manual handling of patients
  • Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate patients and self
  • Ability to initiate new ideas and develop these
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification equivalent to NVQ 2 in a related subject

Desirable

  • GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clinical staff, managers, patients, and carers from diverse ages and social backgrounds.
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
  • Must be able to fulfill safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the protection and welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • Proactive and interactive
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Experience working with stroke and neurological patients

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a proactive approach to delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
  • Effective communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Computer literate, with the ability to use hospital systems and databases for audits following appropriate training.

Desirable

  • Strong understanding of relevant health conditions to deliver safe and effective patient activities
  • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, empathy, and a supportive approach.

Personal Atrributes

Essential

  • Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and assist in the manual handling of patients
  • Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues

Desirable

  • Ability to motivate patients and self
  • Ability to initiate new ideas and develop these

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manager

Evelyn Umukoro

e.umukoro@nhs.net

07887585705

Details

Date posted

18 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-SDH&C-7445751

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


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