Occupational Therapy Technician


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Explain to patients, relatives and those with whom they come into contact the role of Occupational Therapy on the ASU and Neurology. Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment. Through conversation with the patient, relatives, carers and Care Homes obtain information regarding social circumstances, normal function and daily routine. Making follow-up calls and completing paperwork, as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Carry out individual treatment sessions, as instructed by the Occupational Therapist, with patients with complex sensorimotor and cognitive deficits; this will include feeding, washing, dressing, shower and kitchen assessments and outdoor mobility and safety awareness. Carry out remedial activities with patients who have complex sensorimotor and cognitive deficits, as directed by the Occupational Therapist. Assist the Occupational Therapist in completing standardised cognitive assessments e.g. ACE III, LOTCA, CAM, OCS, GOAT etc. Independently manage the Occupational Therapy intervention for specific patients following an agreed protocol. Demonstrate knowledge and skill of how to position, handle and move patients with complex Neurological deficits. Order, issue and instruct patients and relatives in the safe use of prescribed Occupational Therapy equipment. Independently deliver and fit equipment and measure for rails in patients homes, as prescribed by the Occupational Therapist. For further information please see attached job description

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