OT Assistant Band 4

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary therapy team on a 12-bedded stroke unit.

You will be working as part of our therapy team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech and Language therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, supporting patients through their inpatient rehabilitation journey following stroke.

Previous experience in a rehab setting or as a rehab assistance is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and experienced MDT environment
• Opportunity to develop rehabilitation skills within stroke services
• Meaningful, hands-on role making a real difference to patients’ recovery

Main duties of the job

As a Band 4 OT Assistant, you will play a key role in helping patients regain as much functional independence as possible using a goal-focused rehabilitation approach.

Working under the supervision of qualified therapists, you will:

• Assist in the delivery of individual rehabilitation programmes and interventions
• Carry out joint therapy sessions with therapists and patients
• Work alongside other rehabilitation assistants
• Run therapy and exercise sessions independently, as appropriate
• Co-facilitate exercise groups jointly with another rehabilitation assistant

We are seeking someone who is:

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and patient-focused
• Able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Confident in following treatment plans and working independently when required
• Committed to supporting patients through recovery and rehabilitation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working under the supervision of qualified therapists, you will:

• Assist in the delivery of individual rehabilitation programmes and interventions
• Carry out joint therapy sessions with therapists and patients
• Work alongside other rehabilitation assistants
• Run therapy and exercise sessions independently, as appropriate
• Co-facilitate exercise groups jointly with another rehabilitation assistant

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

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