9-month fixed-term contract
Are you considering a career in Occupational Therapy? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain professional skills and experience while working in a healthcare environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team at Hillingdon Hospital. Based in the Older Adult Rehabilitation Unit, the post holder will support and assist qualified Occupational Therapists in completing the OT process. The role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, carried out under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
You will work within a welcoming Multidisciplinary Team in a supportive environment, focusing on delivering exceptional patient care and rehabilitation to older adults recovering from acute illnesses.
Please note that the vacancy may close early due to the amount of applications we receive.
This role involves providing clinical and administrative support to qualified Occupational Therapists and contributing to a holistic, efficient, and effective inpatient therapy service.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Contacting relatives and caregivers to gather social and medical history information.
* Practicing activities of daily living such as wash and dress practice and kitchen tasks.
* Completing referrals for community support and therapy.
* Executing treatment plans for patients with physical and cognitive impairments.
* Teaching and supervising therapy programs for patients as directed by senior staff.
* Documenting in therapy records, communication sheets, medical notes, nursing records, or IT systems as required.
* Identifying adverse medical conditions that could impact treatment and responding appropriately.
* Collaborating with the team to achieve goals and ensure timely discharge from therapy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
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