Job overview

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our dedicated neurosurgery team.  Working under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists, you will support the delivery of high-quality care to patients with complex neurological conditions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patients’ rehabilitation and recovery journey within a specialist inpatient environment.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• Assist Occupational Therapists in the assessment, planning, and implementation of individual and group treatment sessions for patients recovering from neurosurgical procedures (e.g., brain tumours, traumatic brain injury, spinal surgery).

• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as personal care, functional mobility, cognitive tasks, and upper limb rehabilitation.

• Carry out delegated treatment plans and monitor patient progress, reporting changes or concerns to the supervising therapist.

• Help prepare therapy materials and equipment, ensuring safe and appropriate use at all times.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in line with Trust and professional standards.

• Assist in ordering, issuing, and checking adaptive equipment and ensuring correct fitting and use.

• Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT), including nurses, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists, to support holistic patient care.

• Contribute to discharge planning by providing functional assessments and feedback under supervision.

• Promote patient independence and dignity at all stages of rehabilitation.

• Participate in in-service training and personal development activities as required

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.