Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are looking for a creative Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our vibrant Occupational Therapy Department within a leading Foundation Trust teaching hospital. Working specifically with the Outpatient teams, we are looking for an individual who is organised and keen to work directly with patients under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist.

As part of a large and dynamic Occupational Therapy Department, you would be required to be committed, motivated and passionate about providing a high quality Occupational Therapy Service with the support from qualified Occupational Therapists. You would be provided with regular supervision both from a Senior Occupational Therapist and through peer support.

We are offering Part Time hours (15 hours a week) and we would consider reasonable flexible working hours.

You will conduct occupational therapy treatments and interventions with patients following an assessment by an Occupational Therapist, including supporting patients to participate in activities of daily living, functional physical rehabilitation and patient education for self-management strategies.

You will work closely with Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function in order to meet their occupational goals set by the Occupational Therapist.

You will be working across the Rheumatology and Pain, and the Hand Therapy Outpatient Occupational Therapy teams.

To undertake Occupational Therapy delegated tasks with patients with a wide variety of conditions and needs.

To actively participate in supervision, own development and appraisal.

To actively participate in the Occupational Therapy departmental training and service improvements.

To carry out clerical tasks within the department, e.g. photocopying, ordering equipment, general tidiness.

To work collaboratively with patients, their family and the multi-disciplinary team.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

As per Home Office guidelines. Please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.