Rehabilitation OT Assistant — Part-Time to Boost Independence

First Community Health and Care; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

Training and development

Employee benefits

NHS terms and conditions

Job summary

First Community Health and Care is seeking a Part‑Time Occupational Therapy Assistant at Caterham Dene Hospital to support patients in maximizing independence and rehabilitation goals. You will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, assisting in planning and delivering therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs, with full training and ongoing support provided.

The role involves travel within service areas using a vehicle and contributing to a seven‑day

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work‑related travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Occupational Therapy team in delivering rehabilitation focused care that promotes independence and safe discharge home.
• Manage an allocated caseload under supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists.
• Review mobility and transfers, complete functional assessments (wash, dress, kitchen), and provide feedback to the OT team.
• Assist with therapeutic groups and record basic observations and patient records.
• Assess, provide and review equipment and support patients to use it safely.
• Contribute to discharge planning and referrals to community services with support.
• Support development of rehabilitation staff through training and guidance.

Job description

First Community Health and Care is seeking a Part‑Time Occupational Therapy Assistant at Caterham Dene Hospital to support patients in maximizing independence and rehabilitation goals. You will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, assisting in planning and delivering therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs, with full training and ongoing support provided.

The role involves travel within service areas using a vehicle and contributing to a seven‑day