Occupational Therapy Assistant

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust; Warwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding NHS Trust is looking for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their team, supporting qualified staff in delivering interventions across various specialties. The role involves effective service delivery, and provides opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Structured Personal Development Review

Continual Professional Development training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual to support qualified staff in delivering therapy interventions.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in effective service delivery within the specialty.
• Providing agreed interventions under supervision.
• Following professional standards and therapy pathways.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Occupational Therapy team to support qualified staff in delivering activities of daily living interventions. This rotational position offers the opportunity to gain experience across various specialties at the Community Hospital sites (Nicol and Campion Wards).

The successful candidate will assist in providing OT services for patients following assessment by an Occupational Therapist, under supervision. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with clients, carers, and external agencies. The role requires the ability to multi-task in a busy environment and to manage workload flexibly to meet service demands.

The service provides structured Personal Development Review and Supervision, and actively promotes Continuing Professional Development through in-service training and other opportunities. For more information, please email [e-mail].

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in effective service delivery within the specialty.
2. Providing agreed interventions within the service area under supervision.
3. Following professional standards, therapy pathways, and best practices under supervision.

Join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust serves Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as community services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and increasing productivity.

Our core value is: ‘Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care’. Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked to demonstrate how you embody these values and how they influence your work. Regardless of role, we all work with these values at our core.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Kristina Gilbert
• Job Title: Principal Occupational Therapist
• Email: [e-mail]