Occupational Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Children's Occupational Therapy Service. If you are looking to further develop your skills in Occupational Therapy as a Therapy Assistant, this may be the ideal role for you.

The role would involve working with children with complex physical and sensory disabilities, providing advice and intervention in various settings, including homes, schools, hospitals, and clinics.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be delivering Occupational Therapy programmes throughout the Gateshead area, working in the community to gain experience of working with children from 0-19 years with varying levels of impairment and function.

Key responsibilities include assisting qualified therapists in assessment and review appointments, supporting children and their families with strategies delegated by the occupational therapist, and helping children achieve their goals.

About Us

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the North East of England, offering a range of hospital and community health services from our state-of-the-art facilities.

We are committed to delivering high-quality care to our patients, and our values of Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, and Engagement (ICORE) guide everything we do.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of demonstrable, recent, and relevant experience of working with children and young people, a clean valid UK driving license, and experience of working as a member of a team.

Good general education to GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths at Grade 5, is also essential.



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