Occupational Therapy Assistant

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a team-oriented individual to undertake a role that blends administrative, non-clinical and clinical duties. You will help organise specialist equipment, support therapy resources and work with children as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The post involves day-to-day running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair service and requires experience with children in hospital or education

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a hospital, social care or educational setting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate sound communication and IT skills.
• Commitment to anti-discrimination and inclusive practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Tools

IT tools

Job description

The post involves a mixture of administrative, non-clinical and clinical duties. Non-clinical duties include organisation, setting up and reviewing of specialist equipment including wheelchairs, management of therapy resources and supporting the occupational therapists to produce patientrelated material. Clinically you will work with children as part of the multi-disciplinary team alongside and under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients to improve their functional independence and participation in everyday activities. You will also beresponsible for the day to day running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair service working alongside the existing OTA.

You should have experience of working with children in a hospital, social care or educational setting. You will also have experience of working as part of a team and be able to demonstrate sound communication and IT skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to work effectively with the children, young people and families referred, as well as to work alongside other professionals providing clinical care.

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.