Occupational Therapy Assistant - Stroke and Neurology in Epping inEpping PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata plus High Cost Allowance
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Job description
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to work with our Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients in the Stroke and Neurology service.The successful candidate will be the Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant supporting the therapy team on Beech Ward, St Margaret's Hospital, and in the stroke ESD service in the community across West Essex.
Main duties of the job
ROLE SUMMARYWithin the West Essex ESD Stroke and Neurology Service, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Therapists with day to day delivery of service for patients on the Beech Ward Inpatient Rehab Unit and on the West Essex ESD caseload. This will include assessment and manualised treatment for patients on a one to one basis, or in groups, audit and data management, equipment assessment and ordering, and supporting service development projects. This will be under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work delegated to and carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the team protocols and care plan specified.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;Season Ticket LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and Selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and
Experience
in other areas
Salary
Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerThe Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata plus High Cost Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
364-A-95Job location
sSt Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TNThe PlainEppingCM16 6TN
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTo provide support to the Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment of patients within the service.To assist in the development of an evidence based framework of appropriate assessment and intervention to the benefit of clients of the service.To have a good working knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and how subsequent impairments may present and impact on presentation and function.To act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults at all times. To follow EPUT safeguarding policies.To undertake continued professional development in line with Royal College of Occupational Therapy recommendations, in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.To contribute to staff development in teaching more junior staff and students.To develop and maintain the highest standards of professional practice through an identified programme of continued professional development agreed with Line Manager.To adhere to the codes of conduct of the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and to all Trust policies and procedures.To undergo regular performance appraisal and review with their Supervisor/Line Manager.To work within a 7-day working service, completing weekend and Bank Holiday shifts as per rota.Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people ensuring religious and cultural needs are
Address
ed.To perform other duties appropriate to the grade of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner (OT AP) as may be requested by the OT Team lead or service coordinator.
Job description
Person Specification
OtherEssentialMust be able to travel across the locality and between sitesEssential- SkillsEssentialMust have two years therapy
Experience
in hospital or community environmentMust have
Experience
of working within stroke and neurologyDesirableTo have
Experience
of both hospital and community delivery of care
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to work with our Occupational Therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients in the Stroke and Neurology service.The successful candidate will be the Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant supporting the therapy team on Beech Ward, St Margaret's Hospital, and in the stroke ESD service in the community across West Essex.
Main duties of the job
ROLE SUMMARYWithin the West Essex ESD Stroke and Neurology Service, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Occupational Therapists with day to day delivery of service for patients on the Beech Ward Inpatient Rehab Unit and on the West Essex ESD caseload. This will include assessment and manualised treatment for patients on a one to one basis, or in groups, audit and data management, equipment assessment and ordering, and supporting service development projects. This will be under the direction of a qualified Occupational Therapist who will retain clinical responsibility for clinical work delegated to and carried out, provided that the clinical work is within the team protocols and care plan specified.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;Season Ticket LoansNHS discounts for staffExcellent Training facilities and opportunitiesBuying and Selling annual leave schemeThe opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and
Experience
in other areas
Salary
Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to WorkDay One Flexible EmployerThe Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employmentJoin our Staff bankWhat is Staff Bank?Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata plus High Cost Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
364-A-95Job location
sSt Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex, CM16 6TNThe PlainEppingCM16 6TN
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESTo provide support to the Occupational Therapists in assessment and treatment of patients within the service.To assist in the development of an evidence based framework of appropriate assessment and intervention to the benefit of clients of the service.To have a good working knowledge of stroke and other neurological conditions and how subsequent impairments may present and impact on presentation and function.To act in such a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children & vulnerable adults at all times. To follow EPUT safeguarding policies.To undertake continued professional development in line with Royal College of Occupational Therapy recommendations, in order to develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.To contribute to staff development in teaching more junior staff and students.To develop and maintain the highest standards of professional practice through an identified programme of continued professional development agreed with Line Manager.To adhere to the codes of conduct of the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy and to all Trust policies and procedures.To undergo regular performance appraisal and review with their Supervisor/Line Manager.To work within a 7-day working service, completing weekend and Bank Holiday shifts as per rota.Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people ensuring religious and cultural needs are
Address
ed.To perform other duties appropriate to the grade of Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner (OT AP) as may be requested by the OT Team lead or service coordinator.
Job description
Person Specification
OtherEssentialMust be able to travel across the locality and between sitesEssential- SkillsEssentialMust have two years therapy
Experience
in hospital or community environmentMust have
Experience
of working within stroke and neurologyDesirableTo have
Experience
of both hospital and community delivery of care
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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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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