Physical therapy assistant Work, Jobs in London (with Salaries)

Occupational Therapy Assistant
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust —London
- £30,630 - £32,346 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
3d
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Haringey Council —London
- £38,256 - £39,276 a year
- Communication skills
11d
Bank Therapy Assistant
Cleveland Clinic London —London
- Part-time
- Hospital
- English
- Communication skills
3d
Occupational Therapy Assistant South West London
Outcomes First Group —London
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
10d
Specialist Therapy assistant
Alder Associates Ltd —Kingston upon Thames
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Childcare
- English
- Working with children
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4d
Healthcare Assistant
Priory —Bromley
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- IT
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Sales and Marketing Clinic Assistant
Enfield Chiropractic Clinic —London
- From £13.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
5d
Healthcare Assistant
Priory Group —Edmonton
- £26,300 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- IT
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Croydon
Outcomes First Group —Croydon
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
10d
Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —London
- £24,675 a year
- Monday to Friday
- English
- Classroom experience
- School
- Employee discount
3d
SEND Teacher- Further Education
John Dewey Specialist College (Area 51 Education Ltd) —London
- £35,000 - £39,000 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
6d
Teaching Assistant
Ark Schools —London
- £23,833 - £31,176 a year
- School
- Employee assistance programme
Building Services Assistant (Building Bias)
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust —Chelsea
- £30,546 - £32,207 a year
- Weekend availability
10d
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Priory Group —Edmonton
- £27,277 a year
- Weekend availability
- English
- IT
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Nursery Assistant
Grandir UK —London
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Gym Cleaner
AMP Athletic —London
- £15 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Outcomes First Group —London
- £26,250 a year
- Monday to Friday
- School
- Employee discount
3d
Joint Emergency Team Rehabilitation/ Heath Care Assistant
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust —Woolwich
- £30,630 - £32,346 a year
- Weekend availability
- Computer literacy
- Rehabilitation centre
- Care plans
11d
Student Support (Healthcare & Therapy)
VALENCE SCHOOL —Westerham
- From £14.54 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
13d
Executive Assistant
Teya —London
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule

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Occupational Therapy Assistant

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust -
London

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Job details

Part-time
£30,630 - £32,346 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Looking for a change or setting out on a new career path? This post may be what you are looking for. This post uniquely combines administration skills with direct patient contact, carrying out under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

This post is attached to a team of therapy staff working with patients with Stroke. Occupational therapy assistants have a key role in assisting patients to reach their full potential and helping them leave hospital safely. The role will include providing support to patients in treatment programmes and you will accompany staff on home visits, fitting equipment and environmental assessments. There will also be a requirement to complete administrative tasks, monitoring of stock and reduction of infection risk by cleaning and maintenance of some equipment.

The candidate must have good communication and people skills, good written, administrative and computer skills, good organisational skills and time management. The work does involve physical activity therefore fitness to assist in manual handling of patients.

Occupational therapy assistants have a key role in assisting patients to reach their full potential and helping them leave hospital safely. The role will include providing support to patients in treatment programmes and you will accompany staff on home visits, fitting equipment and environmental assessments. There will also be a requirement to complete administrative tasks, monitoring of stock and reduction of infection risk by cleaning and maintenance of some equipment.

The candidate must have good communication and people skills, good written, administrative and computer skills, good organisational skills and time management. The work does involve physical activity therefore fitness to assist in manual handling of patients.

Occupational therapy Assistants do not hold a professional qualification, and work only under the direction of qualified Occupational Therapist and require a period of induction and training, approximately three months, to achieve required competency to perform all tasks.

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

§ Once inducted, to work with minimal or no direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

§ To carry own caseload of patients, with straightforward occupational therapy problems, as delegated by the Occupational Therapist.

§ To assist with the care of patients including receiving them, transporting to treatment area, preparing drinks, supervising or assisting with drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing as part of their treatment programme.

§ To provide treatment to patients following a pre-prescribed treatment plan utilising a variety of basic occupational therapy techniques such as assisting a patient to carryout activities of daily living.

§ To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient, decide whether to treat and watch and document the patient response/reaction to any treatment undertaken.

§ To monitor patients’ physical and cognitive function whilst undertaking a range of activities and report changes to the occupational therapist.

§ To assist with removal and application of functional/supportive aids e.g. prostheses, splints and assist in the manufacture of splints and ensuring comfort of new splints by accurate final finishing.

§ To assist the occupational therapist with individual/group treatments progressing to independent routine treatment sessions and supervision of groups where maintenance of function is the objective.

§ To measure, adjust and supply equipment to patients in their homes before discharge. To teach the patient and carers safe usage of equipment. Develop clinical judgement skills regarding routine supply of equipment for independence using a protocol or instruction from the occupational therapist.

§ To assess the safety of patients whilst carrying out activities of daily living in line with agreed protocol, documenting safety in patients’ clinical notes.

§ To collect data from patients for recognised outcome measures and document for the occupational therapist to interpret.

§ To organise delegated work tasks and activities being flexible to the needs of the service as indicated by the occupational therapist.

To take and relay messages accurately on the telephone and face to face with patients, relatives, health care professionals and others e.g. company representatives
To provide and receive information from patients, carers and other professionals regarding a patient’s condition and treatment progress.

§ To develop skills in participating in meetings and handovers, taking and receiving occupational therapy information about known patient group.

§ To be able to motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, utilising verbal and non-verbal skills. Communication will be tailored to the patients’/carers’ level of comprehension or cognition e.g. using interpreters

§ To liaise with health care professionals and occupational therapists on a day-to-day basis in clinical area of work, with regard to patient care.

§ To book transport for access visits and home visits.

§ To liaise with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department, both clinically and administratively.

§ To maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times in line with Trust and departmental policies

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