Occupational Therapy Assistant in SOUTHALL inSOUTHALL PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £32,199 to £34,876 a year Pro Rata
PERMANENT
West London NHS Trust rmGDopzK
Job description
Job summary
If you are looking for a rare and exciting support staff post and a new challenge, and have a particular interest in women's services then this is the position for you.The Trust is seeking a part time Occupational Therapy assistant to join the team at the Women's Secure Service to lead the first NWL-wide, female-only Level 2 High Support Rehabilitation service at Melrose ward.This vacancy has arisen due to new investment from NWL Integrated Care Board because of a growing need for placements for female patients with complex care needs, who are increasingly being placed in independent sector placements- which is socially dislocating and comes at a significant cost to the NHS.This post is 3 days a week within The Orchard, St Bernards Hospital, Ealing- a unit which provides high-quality care for women who have mental illness, or a personality disorder and who need care in a low or medium secure setting.We have a wider Occupational Therapy service comprising of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, activity coordinators and Recovery Support workers.You will be supervised and supported by an Occupational Therapist to deliver an occupational therapy led program within the Forensic services.We have a service wide requirement to deliver a range of off ward group programmes that develop service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an already established Occupational Therapy service which spans the services mentioned above. In this role you will be working directly with specialist Occupational Therapy practitioners who work predominately with in-patients to provide a cross ward Occupational Therapy and Vocational programme with good links into the community.We have a service wide requirement to deliver a range of off ward group programmes that develop service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice. These include social skills, transitions, life skills, goal setting, self-catering and leisure management a lot of these skills are developed within our vocational programme.Occupational Therapists lead in the development and provision of vocational pathways for our service users that are within the secure perimeter and lead out into the community with storing links Vocational Service in West Ealing, also within the trust.Our links with education and physical activity services on the St Bernard's site are also essential so that service users can gain the
Qualifications
that they need to develop their skills and CV's further.As an Occupational Therapy Assistant your role will be to implement assessment goals and provide interventions with service users directed by the Occupational Therapists within the service.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
222-SF-513-C
Job location
sOT & RehabSOUTHALLUB1 3EU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the
Person Specification
outlines the
Qualifications
, skills,
Experience
and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe
Person Specification
below is not the full
Person Specification
, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Person Specification
outlines the
Qualifications
, skills,
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialProven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O LevelNVQ level 3DesirableCity & Guilds 730Any relevant
Qualifications
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a mental health care setting as an OTAProvide group activities within a mental health settingDesirable
Experience
of reflective practice and CPDVocational
Experience
e.g. catering, retail, horticulture, carpentryKnowledge/skillaEssentialDemonstrate willingness to engage continuing personal and professional development.Ability to manage allocated petty cash and follow financial proceduresAble to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary settingDemonstrate the need to integrate security requirements when facilitating therapeutic activities when promoting the rehabilitation of service usersDesirable
Experience
of team buildingAwareness of risk assessment and positive risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
If you are looking for a rare and exciting support staff post and a new challenge, and have a particular interest in women's services then this is the position for you.The Trust is seeking a part time Occupational Therapy assistant to join the team at the Women's Secure Service to lead the first NWL-wide, female-only Level 2 High Support Rehabilitation service at Melrose ward.This vacancy has arisen due to new investment from NWL Integrated Care Board because of a growing need for placements for female patients with complex care needs, who are increasingly being placed in independent sector placements- which is socially dislocating and comes at a significant cost to the NHS.This post is 3 days a week within The Orchard, St Bernards Hospital, Ealing- a unit which provides high-quality care for women who have mental illness, or a personality disorder and who need care in a low or medium secure setting.We have a wider Occupational Therapy service comprising of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, activity coordinators and Recovery Support workers.You will be supervised and supported by an Occupational Therapist to deliver an occupational therapy led program within the Forensic services.We have a service wide requirement to deliver a range of off ward group programmes that develop service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an already established Occupational Therapy service which spans the services mentioned above. In this role you will be working directly with specialist Occupational Therapy practitioners who work predominately with in-patients to provide a cross ward Occupational Therapy and Vocational programme with good links into the community.We have a service wide requirement to deliver a range of off ward group programmes that develop service user' skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice. These include social skills, transitions, life skills, goal setting, self-catering and leisure management a lot of these skills are developed within our vocational programme.Occupational Therapists lead in the development and provision of vocational pathways for our service users that are within the secure perimeter and lead out into the community with storing links Vocational Service in West Ealing, also within the trust.Our links with education and physical activity services on the St Bernard's site are also essential so that service users can gain the
Qualifications
that they need to develop their skills and CV's further.As an Occupational Therapy Assistant your role will be to implement assessment goals and provide interventions with service users directed by the Occupational Therapists within the service.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£32,199 to £34,876 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
222-SF-513-C
Job location
sOT & RehabSOUTHALLUB1 3EU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the
Person Specification
outlines the
Qualifications
, skills,
Experience
and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe
Person Specification
below is not the full
Person Specification
, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Person Specification
outlines the
Qualifications
, skills,
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialProven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O LevelNVQ level 3DesirableCity & Guilds 730Any relevant
Qualifications
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a mental health care setting as an OTAProvide group activities within a mental health settingDesirable
Experience
of reflective practice and CPDVocational
Experience
e.g. catering, retail, horticulture, carpentryKnowledge/skillaEssentialDemonstrate willingness to engage continuing personal and professional development.Ability to manage allocated petty cash and follow financial proceduresAble to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary settingDemonstrate the need to integrate security requirements when facilitating therapeutic activities when promoting the rehabilitation of service usersDesirable
Experience
of team buildingAwareness of risk assessment and positive risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
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To work as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) in the UK, you need a combination of specific skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are some essential skills and requirements:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Relevant Qualification: While a degree is not always necessary, having a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or occupational therapy assistant-specific training can be beneficial.
2. General Education: Basic GCSEs, particularly in English and Maths, are often required.
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial, as you will need to interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: The ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with patients is vital.
3. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to patients' needs and difficulties is fundamental to delivering good care.
4. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and keep accurate records.
5. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to think critically and develop practical solutions to support patients in achieving their occupational goals.
6. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.
7. Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to different patient needs and varying work environments.
8. Technical Skills: Familiarity with assistive technologies or adaptive equipment can be beneficial.
9. Basic IT Skills: Proficiency with computers and software for maintaining records or using therapy-related applications.
Personal Attributes:
1. Patience: Working with individuals who may have differing levels of ability and progress requires patience.
2. Resilience: The ability to cope with the emotional challenges of working in healthcare settings.
3. Attention to Detail: Ensuring that therapy plans are followed accurately and that records are maintained correctly.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients.
Experience:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in health and social care, whether through voluntary work, internships, or roles in similar settings, is highly valued.
Continuing Professional Development:
- Ongoing Training: Participating in training and professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices and new techniques in occupational therapy.
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