Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a non-profit medical charity, and a hospital and home, based in Putney, South West London. We provide both short and long-term specialist services (assessment, rehabilitation, and disability management) for adults with profound or complex disabilities resulting from damage to the brain or nervous system. Through these services, we seek to enable people with profound neuro-disability to enjoy an optimal quality of life.
Occupational Therapy Assistant 1 Post
Salary Range: GBP 15 848 - GBP17 771 pa
Inclusive of all allowances
Post is full time (36 hours pw)
We are seeking a self motivated enthusiastic individual with an interest in neurology and disability management who enjoy working within a supportive and innovative Occupational Therapy Service.
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, and have relevant experience of working with people or the general public. Logical problem solving skills and the ability to cope effectively in difficult situations is essential. Good self organisational and time management skills, together with an understanding of the purpose of rehabilitation are key requirements of the roles.
Working closely with Occupational Therapists and Multi disciplinary team members, your role will involve assisting the Occupational Therapy team to complete allocated clinical and administrative tasks as directed.
We offer:
We offer you the opportunity to contribute to the continuing development of our specialist services for individuals with complex disabilities. Self-development is encouraged through supportive teamwork, training, regular supervision and the staff development programme. We also offer opportunities to be involved in research, expansion of knowledge in specialist clinical setting, good work-life balance, free on-site parking, accomodation, lovely grounds, subsidised staff cafeteria, professional library, on site bank and a staff pension scheme.
Application packs and further information:
For application packs please contact Olga Preston, Clinical Services Support Officer on telephone 020 8780 4500 ext 5036 or email: opreston@rhn.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 22nd February 2008
Interviews will take place in the week beginning 10th March 2008
Call: opreston@rhn.org.uk, 02087804500 ext 5036