Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
The Occupational Therapy Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. The team includes Occupational Therapists, two OT Assistants and an Administrator who provide services to children from 0-18 with a variety of conditions who are treated at the hospital.
You should have experience of working with children in a hospital, social care or educational setting. You will also have experience of working as part of a team and be able to demonstrate sound communication and IT skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to work effectively with the children, young people and families referred, as well as to work alongside other professionals providing clinical care.
Main duties of the job
The post involves a mixture of administrative, non-clinical and clinical duties. Non-clinical duties include organisation, setting up and reviewing of specialist equipment including wheelchairs, management of therapy resources and supporting the occupational therapists to produce patientrelated material. Clinically you will work with children as part of the multi-disciplinary team alongside and under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist, helping patients to improve their functional independence and participation in everyday activities. You will also beresponsible for the day to day running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair service working alongside the existing OTA.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year Inclusive per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-CCS-8203988-A
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Combined Values
Essential
- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- A Level, NVQ 3 or equivalent experience (preferably in healthcare)
- GCSE level Maths and English
Desirable
- Microsoft Office training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care or educational setting
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of working with children with physical disabilities or complex medical needs
- Experience of moving and handling people with mobility issues
- Experience of using equipment for daily living including: specialist seating, wheelchairs, and manual handling equipment and bathing / showering equipment.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a stressful environment with interruptions during the day
- Ability to use own time effectively, setting priorities and working to deadlines
- Ability to work independently, under the supervision of a qualified therapist
- Ability to work flexibly across wards and services within the hospital
Combined Values
Essential
- Combined Values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- A Level, NVQ 3 or equivalent experience (preferably in healthcare)
- GCSE level Maths and English
Desirable
- Microsoft Office training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
- Experience of working with children and young people
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care or educational setting
Desirable
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience of working with children with physical disabilities or complex medical needs
- Experience of moving and handling people with mobility issues
- Experience of using equipment for daily living including: specialist seating, wheelchairs, and manual handling equipment and bathing / showering equipment.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a stressful environment with interruptions during the day
- Ability to use own time effectively, setting priorities and working to deadlines
- Ability to work independently, under the supervision of a qualified therapist
- Ability to work flexibly across wards and services within the hospital
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Joint Head of Occupational Therapy
Alex Bultitude
02074059200
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year Inclusive per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-CCS-8203988-A
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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