# Occupational Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West London NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/030f1bb5-4328-4f56-a654-0043b5ae4504 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-assistant/030f1bb5-4328-4f56-a654-0043b5ae4504.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West London NHS Trust - **Location:** St Bernard's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Occupational therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-27T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-15T23:04:09.402Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Crowthorne/West_London_NHS_Trust/Occupational_Therapist_Assistant/Occupational_Therapist_Assistant-v8290892 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8290892?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Male Occupational Therapy Assistant (Band 3) This job is exempt from the Equalities Act 2010 which supersedes the provisions within the (Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) 1975 by reasons of decency or privacy as it is likely to involve physical contact with men in the circumstances where they might reasonably object to it being carried out by a member of the opposite sex. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established, resourced and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness or personality disorder. The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity. The post holder will work alongside Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment sessions throughout the patient’s stay in the hospital. The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital and is the most modern high secure, forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care for a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours. We are looking to offer a male only position to a resourceful, motivated person who can demonstrate skills in engaging patients and teamwork. There are opportunities to progress in the service via the professional route through the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work with the qualified Occupational Therapists in the services delivering assessment and treatment sessions. The Occupational Therapy Assistant see patients on and off the ward. The sessions will generally be group sessions but could at times be one to one sessions. The hospital offers a variety of services which meet the changing needs of patients at every stage of their recovery and the work undertaken by the post holder will support this process. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of Occupational Therapy and how this can be offered to patients in different settings. - Evidence of mental health awareness - Aware of the environment within a high secure setting and how to maintain safety for themselves and others **Desirable** - To have knowledge of clinical models / treatments used in the hospital specific to occupational therapy - To have knowledge of person-centred care and support. - Knowledge of wider NHS papers or policies relevant to Mental Health - To have a working knowledge of the importance of grading tasks to meet patients’ needs. ### Experience **Essential** - Experience as a band 3 in a relevant patient care NHS post. - Good working knowledge environmental risk factors. - Experience of working with patients with mental illness and personality disorder. - Experience of motivating and engaging patients. **Desirable** - Experience at working with others on implementing a new task - Experience of a working within a team and to be able to work well with others. - Has a thorough understanding of the function and role of their service ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Understands and demonstrates the principles of team work - Ability to work autonomously if directed by band 5 - Clear effective session planning - Good IT skills - Manages own workload and time. **Desirable** - Demonstrate a positive attitude to change. - To have an enquiring approach to service development. - To have an active interest in research opportunities and audits. - To be able to think creatively and generate ideas for patient’s interests ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Good general education with 2 or more CSE, GCSE or O’ Levels - To have a relevant trade or skill NVQ, City and Guilds, BTEC **Desirable** - Motivation and Engagement Training - Degree or additional qualifications in a relevant area ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10608827) - [oh requirements (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3067) - [occupational health requirements (pdf, 376.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3003) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.