Occupational Therapy Assistant | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7375497/249-7375497 |
Summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week - would consider part time (over 7 days per week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant to join the dynamic and busy Acute Occupational Therapy team at the Great Western Hospital.
The Occupational Therapy Team work closely with the Discharge Support Team, Social Workers, and Physiotherapists who specialise in facilitating discharges from the acute hospital setting.
High quality clinical supervision is provided for all our staff. You will be supported with professional development and training from Team Leads and Acute Therapies Leads. We also offer very robust training opportunities as part of the team and on a wider scale within GWH.
In return you will receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and discounts at major retailers.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact the Acute Occupational Therapy Team Leads:
Briony Howard and Michaela Kirby on: 01793 646371
briony.howard1@nhs.net or michaela.kirby1@nhs.net
We look forward to meeting you soon!
As an Occupational Therapy Service we cover all the medical and surgical wards within the Great Western site. You will have the opportunity to work with a broad range of patients including respiratory, cardiac, palliative, intensive care and neurology. The pace is fast and requires excellent clinical judgement and MDT working. You will be part of a rota based 7 day service; which helps to improve continuity for our patients as well as maintaining patient flow through the hospital.
The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharges balancing the needs of our patients and the Organisation. The post holder will manage and co-ordinate their own caseload as well as assist the Occupational Therapist with more complex cases. The post holder will contribute to the day to day running of the service ensuring a high standard of care to our client group.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
• To be responsible for co-ordinating and managing own caseload, seeking support and delegating as appropriate.
• To assist the qualified Occupational Therapists with their clinical duties as required.
• To undertake basic assessments, treatment plans and goal setting under the supervision of a qualified Therapist as required.
• To assess for and issue Occupational therapy equipment, teaching patients and carers in their use.
• To carry out general clerical, administrative and departmental duties to support the day to day running of the department as required.
• To contribute to the development and training of new starters/ students, providing mentorship or supervision if the opportunity arises.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025
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