Occupational Therapy Assistant

**Salary grade**: £25,714 to £26,886 per annum
**Department/ward**: Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
**Department**: Occupational Therapy
**Responsible to**: Lead Occupational Therapists/Therapy Manager
**Salary range**: £25,714 to £26,886 per annum (dependent on experience)
Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis
**Hours of work**: 37.5 hours per week
**Contract type(s)**: Permanent
**Location**: Putney, Southwest London
**Closing date**: 3rd March 2025
**Interview Date**: 10th March 2025
Summary of positions and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Working closely with Occupational Therapists and the Multi-Disciplinary Team members, your role will involve assisting within an allocated clinical activities and administrative tasks as directed. There are opportunities on the Neuro-Behavioural Unit and in the Brain Injury Service.
We offer you the opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of our services for individuals with complex disabilities. Self-development is encouraged through supportive teamwork, training opportunities and regular supervision.
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential in accordance with their wishes.
We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents. Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
English GCSE grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
Basic understanding of communication difficulties in brain injury and stroke and the impact upon the patient.
Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Evidence of ability to cope effectively in difficult situations
Ability to organise work and manage time effectively and independently.
Ability to build effective working relationships with patient, multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals.
Competent IT skills.
Desirable
Attended any relevant training courses for adults with communication disability
ECDL qualification.
Experience
Essential
Experience of working with adults with a disability either in health, social or educational setting.
Desirable
Evidence of being able to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.
Main objectives of the role
Key responsibilities