Occupational Therapist Assistant- Surrey Downs H&C

Overview NHS AfC: Band 3 | Surrey Downs Health & Care Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3 | Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (08:00 - 16:00 Wednesday - Friday) Site: Epsom General Hospital, Epsom Salary: £29,651 - £31,312 Pro Rata Per Annum inc Outer HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/10/2025 23:59 Job overview Surrey Downs Health & Care is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with experience working alongside therapists or supporting individuals with neurological conditions. Strong communication skills and the ability to assist patients with activities of daily living are essential. You will receive professional support for your Continued Professional Development from a qualified therapist with expertise in neurological care. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job Support neuro-rehabilitation by implementing therapy programmes devised by the lead therapist. Manage your own patient caseload, assessing and treating patients, and monitoring their progress. Assist in patient assessments, gathering relevant information, and adapting treatment plans under therapist guidance. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care planning and discharge processes. Working for our organisation Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our partnership of local NHS organisations. We are committed to providing person-centered care that goes beyond boundaries to do what is best for the individual. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role and its requirements. When completing your application, address both documents to ensure your qualifications align with the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential: Qualification equivalent to NVQ 2 in a related subject. Desirable criteria GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths. Experience and knowledge Essential: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues, clinical staff, managers, patients, and carers from diverse ages and social backgrounds. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload. Must be able to fulfill safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the protection and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Desirable: Proactive and interactive. Desirable: Flexible approach to work. Desirable: Experience working with stroke and neurological patients. Skills Essential: Demonstrates enthusiasm and a proactive approach to delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities; effective verbal and written communication skills. Essential: Computer literate, with the ability to use hospital systems and databases for audits following appropriate training. Desirable: Strong understanding of relevant health conditions to deliver safe and effective patient activities; flexibility, adaptability, empathy, and a supportive approach. Personal Attributes Essential: Able to move supplies when needed and to bend, reach and assist in the manual handling of patients; good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers and colleagues. Desirable: Ability to motivate patients and self; ability to initiate new ideas and develop these. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr