Occupational Therapy Assistant

Posting date:	27 March 2026
Salary:	£24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 April 2026
Location:	Plymouth, PL4 7PY
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	B9832-2026-PTA-1581-2

Summary

To support all aspects of therapy assessment and treatment of patients within the role setting. Facilitate a wide variety of therapeutic interventions and activities depending on service needs (this may include, one to one, group or joint working with colleagues). Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services. Provide support and supervision to patients to enable access and participation incommunity-based support and social inclusion services. You may be required to undertake7 day working, including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set outin your contract of employment. The post holder will work with patients referred to the service who may have a wide range of acute/chronic conditions. To support the running of the department including admin responsibilities and infection control measures. The post holder will be part of the wider integrated team which includes physical, mental health and adult social care services. This may include developing relationships with external services where appropriate. To use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of a flexible based therapeutic activity programme as part of the therapy service provision to adults using the service. Will receive referrals (internal or external) after initial assessment from registered professionals/assistant practitioners. Liaise and communicate with members of the MDT and wider services both internally within the organisation and externally where necessary. To facilitate individual activities for specified patients working within risk management guidelines. This may include working alone without direct supervision for periods of time under the guidance of a registered professional/Manager. To be aware of and follow the health and safety at work act, local and national guidelines, policies and procedures. To participate in all mandatory training required for the role and participate in training thatis role specific which includes training to respond to urgent situations e.g. safeguarding,untoward incidents. Assist in collection, maintenance and dissemination of statistical data this could be in theform of therapeutic outcome measures and operational requirements (e.g. audit). To participate in the planning and development of the service and for the Directorate as awhole. This may involve participating, where appropriate, in defined projects. To take a holistic approach to client management, carry out tasks and treatment plans as directed by senior staff. To feed back to the appropriate worker and maintain accurate clinical records. To liaise with other health, social or voluntary care services and agencies to ensure identified patient care needs outside the scope of the team are met. Where needed Interventions include both individual and group-based sessions with an expectation for the post holder to participate in the planning and delivery of group sessions. Treatment sessions may also take place in the local community or the patients home Some roles including those at the STCC, will be required to support / assist in medication administration according to patient needs in line with the processes associated with STCC. The post holder will also be required to undertake specific clinical skills such as skin assessments and continence management. Clinical To provide a continuing element of the overall therapy programme/treatment plan to clients within the setting. This may include clients with additional physical health needs, physical disability, behaviors that challenge and learning disabilities. The post holder will be involved with monitoring the patients progress, making some treatment decisions while assessing and re-assessing the patients progress. The post holder will observe general behavior, functional ability, and response ofpatients and record the information liaising with the senior therapist/worker. To undertake client interventions and reviews, regularly meeting the relevant professionals to discuss progress, and reporting back if any problems occur. To seek advice and supervision from the senior therapist/worker within the team asnecessary to ensure appropriate patient management and care. To use knowledge and skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote healthy psychological and physiological wellbeing. Encouraging self-management techniques were able. To prescribe basic equipment and minor adaptions under prescribers guidelines and with guidance, where required, from a senior therapist Deliver, collect and instruct in the use of equipment for patients as part of their treatment plan. Report defects in equipment, taking action to ensure such equipment is withdrawn from service. Be responsible for material stock and maintenance stock levels as required. Orderequipment from the Community Equipment Service. Where applicable, to participate in reviews / case conferences of individual patientsand contribute to the evaluation of their progress and development of their goals To attend multi-disciplinary/multi-agency case conferences, liaison, meetings, handovers and patient reviews as necessary and appropriate To support and encourage patients, their relatives and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining maximal functional independence. To be responsible for contributing to the planning, monitoring and evaluating of patient centred individual and / or group activities as part of a regular review of the service requirements if required within your team. Responsibility for administration Prioritises workload effectively, this could include scheduling your workday appropriately or managing your own diary of appointments and visits (as well as mileage if applicable) This requires a high level of time management and organisation skills. To be aware of, and adhere to, the correct procedures for ordering, maintaining and using materials and equipment as directed by registered staff. To participate in the planning and implementation of operational policies, projects and service development within the team. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date client records and related documentation in line with clinical guidance and LSW policy. To be aware of, and act upon, LWSW and safety policies, including the prompt recording of any accident, incident, or other untoward event involving self, patients or other staff. To keep abreast of policy changes and developments within LWSW and implement relevant LWS policies, protocols and guidelines. To take a flexible approach to supporting colleagues in times of caseload pressure, including working with colleagues to maintain support across the team within the resources available. Report any changes in the patients condition or care needs to the relevant therapist and document accordingly. Maintain confidentiality of information being aware of trust policies and local protocols and keeping up to date with changes To access email and other information through Livewell Southwest intranet Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues. The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly. The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role. Responsibility for People Management Participate in induction and support programmes in relation to new staff and volunteers where appropriate. To receive line management support and supervision Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources The post holder will have no direct responsibility for finances; however they will adhere to the relevant trust policies on financial issues. The post holder will use Livewell Southwest resources responsibly. The post holder may be required to record and manage patients property as part oftheir role.