Occupational Therapy Assistant
London North West University Healthcare NHS TrustBrent, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust based in Brent. The advertised salary is £30,630 to £32,346. Applications close on 21 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Previous applicants need not reapply unless their circumstances have materially changed. Please note that the Trust is unable to provide visa sponsors...
- To work with patients with cognitive, sensory, communicative, physical and psychosocial disabilities .
- To work holistically to encourage optimum patient abilities
- To assist with cognitive, functional, physical, communicative, emotional and behavioural aspects of a patient's rehabilitation
- To supervise under the guidance of OT the preparation of hot drinks and meals.
- To support patient's rehabilitation outside the unit i.e. shopping / travel training / recreational access within the community
- To deliver/assist patients in carrying out individualised exercise programmes.
- To support patients in the use and education around electronic assistive technology (EAT) such as powered wheelchair training.
- To establish an effective working relationship with each patient.
- To liaise with and communicate effectively with carers, and members of the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner, including feedback regarding the implementation of rehabilitation and care programmes.
- To respect the patient's dignity and rights to privacy and individuality.
- To attend fortnightly MDT in-service meetings.
- To maintain patient's clinical records in accordance with the agreed RHRU and Trust record keeping system and Documentation Policy,
- To maintain and monitor levels of OT stock.
- Report changes noted in patients condition and any concerns expressed by patient/families to the registered nurse and key therapist involved in the patients rehabilitation.
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Essential: - oNVQ level-3 qualification in health and social care or equivalent, or 2 or more A levels
Essential: - Experience of working with adults in a health, social or educational setting
Essential: - Good written and spoken English with attention to detail
Essential: - Demonstrates interest to pursue a career in healthcare
How this role compares
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