Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Occupational Therapy Assistant The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Previous applicants need not reapply unless their circumstances have materially changed. Please note that the Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship (Certificate of Sponsorship) for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the fixed-term contract. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic team of Occupational Therapy staff. Your work will involve assisting the Occupational Therapy Team in the rehabilitation and management of complex patients who have been admitted to hospital following a severe brain injury. Patients are often not able to move or care for themselves and the ability to participate in manual handling tasks is crucial. Competence and capability in undertaking personal care, such as assisting patients with dressing and toileting, is needed. You will work as part of the Occupational Therapy Team within a larger multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working within a team and contributing to its function is essential.You need to be well motivated and able to take initiative, with a passion to improve your own skills and knowledge. Opportunities for training and development are available through in-service training and appraisal. Experience in working in a rehab setting and a significant interest in pursuing a career in healthcare is desirable. The post would particularly suit applicants with experience working within Healthcare with adults with disabilities. Main duties of the job To work with patients with cognitive, sensory, communicative, physical and psychosocial disabilities . To work holistically to encourage optimum patient abilities To assist with cognitive, functional, physical, communicative, emotional and behavioural aspects of a patient's rehabilitation To supervise under the guidance of OT the preparation of hot drinks and meals. To support patient's rehabilitation outside the unit i.e. shopping / travel training / recreational access within the community To deliver/assist patients in carrying out individualised exercise programmes. To support patients in the use and education around electronic assistive technology (EAT) such as powered wheelchair training. To establish an effective working relationship with each patient. To liaise with and communicate effectively with carers, and members of the interdisciplinary team in a timely manner, including feedback regarding the implementation of rehabilitation and care programmes. To respect the patient's dignity and rights to privacy and individuality. To attend fortnightly MDT in-service meetings. To maintain patient's clinical records in accordance with the agreed RHRU and Trust record keeping system and Documentation Policy, To maintain and monitor levels of OT stock. Report changes noted in patients condition and any concerns expressed by patient/families to the registered nurse and key therapist involved in the patients rehabilitation. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busie