Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS hospitals group in Carshalton is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant to support the therapy teams in providing high-quality care and rehabilitation to a diverse group of patients. The role offers the opportunity for clinical learning within a skilled team, focusing on independence and patient-centered care. Applicants must be willing to undertake the Care Certificate and demonstrate a passion for making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist qualified therapists in providing therapy services.
• Demonstrated skills in patient care and rehabilitation.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with therapists to provide treatment to patients.
• Assist in the delivery of therapy services to in-patients.
• Support the smooth functioning of therapy departments.

Skills

Hands-on treatment skills

Physical rehabilitation knowledge

Promotion of independence

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the acute therapies team within Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. 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.

Responsibilities

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. This role provides the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Epsom and St Helier acute Therapy team provides a range of rehabilitation services across Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. These work closely together and in collaboration with other agencies to provide a dovetailed service to surrounding residents with rehabilitation needs.

This role is to assist Therapists in providing a high standard of therapy services to in-patients and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the therapy departments and service.

Training and Qualifications

All new support workers, including therapy Technical Instructors, are required to undertake the Care Certificate, which is the start of the career journey for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs). The aim of the Care Certificate is to ensure that all new and existing support staff are taught and can demonstrate the right skills, knowledge and behavior to provide high quality compassionate care.

About the Trust

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital; St Helier Hospital; and Epsom Hospital. 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.

Documents and Application

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.

Closing Information

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

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025