Thank you for your interest in the position of Occupational Therapy Assistant
in Tunbridge Wells
with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
Interview Progress What to expect
Continue below
You've already answered some of these questions.
We've
marked the ones that you've done with a check
You can continue the interview below.
First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.
{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nOccupational Therapy Assistant with Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust in Tunbridge Wells\n\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive team of occupational therapists. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person with occupational therapy assistant experience, good communication skills and the ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will work with in-patients to assist the therapists to maximise patients' independence and ensure their safe discharge from hospital. The work is mostly ward based, but you may be required to accompany and assist Occupational Therapists on home/ access visits where necessary and appropriate. The post involves some manual handling of patients and equipment. Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. You will require: Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to complete manual handling tasks Ability to assist with self-care and activities of daily living Basic computer skills. If you have excellent communication skills and want to assist in maximising patients' independence then this could be the post that you are looking for. You will be supported by experienced senior staff and will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and professionally, working with junior staff and students. About us Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Interview Date: To be confirmed. "}