Occupational Therapy Assistant
Central London Community Health Trust
London, W12 7FGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 November 2026
1 day leftJob description
Join our Children and Young People's Occupational Therapy (CYPOT) Team as a Therapy Assistant, supporting children and young people across Hammersmith...
As a Therapy Assistant, you will support the Community Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people registered with a GP in Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea or Westminster. The service supports children and young people who experience difficulties with functional abilities or skills development in areas such as self-care, productivity and leisure.
- Supporting the delivery of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions as delegated by an Occupational Therapist.
- Managing a defined caseload of non-complex cases within agreed levels of responsibility.
- Working closely with Occupational Therapists, the wider multidisciplinary team, families and education staff to support assessment and intervention.
- Working independently within your defined clinical area and taking responsibility for your own clinical actions.
- Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the community Occupational Therapy service.
- Supporting other therapy professionals, such as Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Physiotherapists, where required.
- Providing accurate information and completing relevant administrative tasks to support safe and effective care.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C/4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UKNARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
- Level 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
Desirable: - Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course
Experience
Essential: - Awareness of health and care settings
Desirable: - Experience working with electronic patient records such as SystmOne, RIO, EMIS; - Previous experience of working within a health and/or care setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient keyboard skills for clinical and data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under own initiative, be flexible and prioritise competing demands for attention to provide best care available to patients in case which may involve changing plans where necessary
- Understanding scope of role of Occupational Therapist Assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 November 2026
Last checked
4 November 2026
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