NHS Occupational Therapist Assistant
Duration: Temporary, 4 months
Location: Shropshire – Shrewsbury & Telford
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Rate: NHS Band 4, £13-14 per hour (via an umbrella company)
The role for the Occupational Assistant will be working alongside the Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist. For this position, they are looking at an immediate start. The initial duration expectation is 4 months although this will most likely go longer.
Outline duties below:
- Carrying out treatment plans devised by the Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists
- Assisting the therapists in the assessment and treatment of patients with physical or cognitive impairments
- Participating in the treatment of patients with challenging behaviour and cognitive/ communication difficulties
- Issuing daily living equipment and demonstrate its use as agreed by an Occupational Therapist
- Instructing patients in the use of walking aids and provide advice to patients and carers regarding safety issues associated with walking aids according to BSUH protocols
- Assisting in basic stock checks, equipment ordering and cleaning and maintenance of equipment
- General administrative duties
- Attending Staff Meetings and In-Service Training Sessions
To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Leah Waldron, Leo Steeden and Thomas Brown on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email lwaldron@venngroup.com
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