Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role supports the Acute Therapies Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, primarily at St Helier Hospital. You will assist qualified therapists in providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for a diverse range of acute inpatient patients, including those in respiratory, cardiac, general medicine, and haematology. The position involves hands-on patient care, facilitating rehabilitation programs, and supporting discharge planning. It's a vital role contributing to the smooth running of the therapy service and ensuring high-quality, timely patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a good knowledge of the roles of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and / or experience with falls management and prevention
- Personal characteristics
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Current UK driving licence
- Qualifications and experience
- Good general education eg 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- The Care Certificate Diploma or degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy
- Extensive experience in the Acute setting
- Knowledge of NHS structure
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in relevant area
- Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrates a good knowledge of the roles of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Knowledge and / or experience with falls management and prevention
- Personal characteristics
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to recognise own limitations.
- Current UK driving licence
- Qualifications and experience
- Good general education eg 5 GCSEs or equivalent
- The Care Certificate Diploma or degree in occupational therapy or physiotherapy
- Extensive experience in the Acute setting
- Knowledge of NHS structure
- Theoretical and practical training to NVQ 3 level in relevant area
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £33,262 – £36,027 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Therapies Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role involves supporting the therapy teams to provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of patients within the acute inpatient setting.
This role will primarily work within the medical specialties at St Helier Hospital, covering a diverse range of clinical areas including respiratory, cardiac, general medicine, and haematology. Working within these specialties offers exposure to a varied patient population and a broad range of clinical presentations, providing an excellent environment in which to develop knowledge, skills, and experience.
As an Acute Occupational Therapy Technical Assistant, you will work closely with qualified therapists to deliver hands-on patient care, supporting individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals and maximise their independence. The role includes assisting with the assessment and treatment of patients, facilitating physical rehabilitation programmes, and supporting safe and effective discharge planning.
This is a vital role within the therapy service, contributing to the smooth running of the team and ensuring patients receive time
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