Occupational Therapy Assistant

HCA Healthcare UK; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Therapy Team in London. In this role, you will provide hands-on support to patients across multiple wards, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in client-facing environments and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, private health cover, and flexible benefits to support your career and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Comprehensive flexible health benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for patients across various clinical areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient wellbeing.

Skills

Experience of working in a client-facing environment

Great organisational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Willingness to work and support patients with varying needs

Job description

Role:Occupational Therapy Assistant
Location:The Wellington Hospital, Central London
Contract:Permanent
Hours:Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Saturday work optional)
Salary:Competitive, dependent on skills and experience, plus a host of fantastic benefits including private health cover

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Team at the Wellington Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

This is an exciting role as it incorporates hands‑on Occupational Therapy support to patients across a range of clinical areas. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you’ll rotate across wards in both our North and South buildings, working collaboratively as part of our multidisciplinary team to enhance the health and wellbeing of patients with diverse needs.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of working in a client-facing environment
• Great organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work and support patients with varying needs

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Occupational Therapy Assistant you’ll be eligible for:

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values across all areas of our organisation. As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to uphold and demonstrate HCA Healthcare UK’s core values through respectful behaviour and conduct. This includes a commitment to fostering Inclusion in all aspects of your role. We approach every patient and colleague with empathy, kindness, and understanding, ensuring a supportive and caring environments for all. We strive for excellence in everything we do, continuously improving our skills and services. Additionally, we encourage sustainable practices by considering the environmental impact of your actions whenever possible.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.