Occupational Therapy Assistant

Your World Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily PAYE payroll

Weekly umbrella payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Fast-track registration

Training & support

Referral bonus

Loyalty rewards

Travel & accommodation support

Job summary

Your World Healthcare UK is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the Therapies Team at a Central London acute hospital. They are open to candidates at band 4 level with a long-term contract and an hourly rate of £14-£15.

Ideally you will have NHS therapy assistant experience or overseas OT experience, an OT degree and HCPC registration. Be available within 2 weeks and commit to at least three months.

Qualifications

• Prior Therapy Assistant experience in the NHS preferred, but overseas OT experience will be considered.
• Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and HCPC registration are beneficial; progression to Band 5 may be possible.
• Available to start within 2 weeks and commit to a minimum period of three months.

Responsibilities

• Join the Therapies Team in Central London as part of an acute hospital setting.
• Support daily OT tasks and patient care under supervision while developing skills in a busy ward environment.

Skills

Great listener

Great communicator

Problem-solving

Education

Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc)

HCPC registration

Job description

One of our clients, an acute hospital in Central London, is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their lovely Therapies Team.

They are open to speaking to candidates on 4 band level with a view to offering a long-term contract with an hourly pay rate of £14 - £15 P/H.

Essential criteria to be considered for this role:

• Ideally, prior Therapy Assistant Experience in the NHS; however, candidates with overseas experience as an Occupational Therapist in acute hospital will be considered for this role
• Holding an Occupational Therapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration will be beneficial, and this role may potentially allow progression to a Band 5 courtesy of the hiring manager further down the line
• Be available to commence the role within a maximum of 2 weeks from the confirmation and happy to commit to a minimum period of three months

Our market-leading benefits package includes:

• Daily PAYE Payroll
• Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant
• Fast-Track Registration
• Training & Support
• Excellent Referral Bonus
• Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
• Assistance with travel and accommodation

Is this you?

A suitable candidate for the role will ideally have previous experience in a similar role and love what they do. This individual is suited to someone who is a good listener, a great communicator and has a natural interest in problem-solving.

About Your World

Established in 2005, Your World is one of the leading providers of healthcare professionals throughout the UK and Ireland. Our primary focus is ensuring we deliver exceptional customer service, success and satisfaction to all clients and candidates. Last year, we provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!

Your World is an equal opportunities employer.