Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university hospital trust in the UK seeks an Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant to support therapy teams in delivering rehabilitation and treatment for a diverse patient population. Candidates must possess a strong educational background, relevant skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of £32,199 to £34,876 annually and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with falls management and prevention is desirable.
• Current UK driving licence is desirable.
• Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in a relevant area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the therapy teams to provide treatment and rehab for patients.
• Work closely with qualified therapists for hands-on treatment.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the acute therapies team.

Skills

Knowledge of the roles of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist

Good written and spoken communication skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to recognize own limitations

Ability to work under pressure

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent

The Care Certificate Diploma or degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy

Extensive experience in the acute setting

Knowledge of NHS structure

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the acute therapies team within Epsom and St Helier University Trust. The role consists of supporting the therapy teams to provide assessment, treatment and rehab for a wide variety of patients within the acute inpatient setting. There is opportunity for clinical learning and the role sits within a team full of highly skilled and experienced therapists. The team covers most inpatient areas within the acute sites and therefore has a diverse patient group varying from elderly care/frailty, surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory and hyper‑acute clinical areas. The role of acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant is to work closely with the qualified therapists to provide hands‑on treatment to patients including physical rehabilitation and promotion of independence. This role is vital in supporting the team to run day to day and offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

About Us

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group care for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Details

Date posted: 22 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 a year, pa, incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 343-7527037-FM-AG-R-VCG

Job locations: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Ln, Sutton – Carshalton SM5 1AA

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Person Specification

Essential

• Demonstrates a good knowledge of the roles of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to recognise own limitations
• Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge and/or experience with falls management and prevention
• Current UK driving licence

Qualifications and experience

• Good general education, e.g. 5 GCSEs or equivalent
• The Care Certificate Diploma or degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy
• Extensive experience in the acute setting
• Knowledge of NHS structure

Desirable

• Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in a relevant area

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: St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Ln, Sutton – Carshalton SM5 1AA

Employer’s website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us