• Job Description

  Req#: C9199-7849643-NP?language=en&page=6&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Occupational Therapy Technician

  Band 4

  The Occupational Therapy Technician post is based in the integrated Adult Community Occupational Therapy team. Our team works alongside social work colleagues with an office base in Central Croydon.

  There is a high demand for Community Occupational Therapy, and so this is a busy role that requires you to be efficient and effective. You will need to be independent in travelling around the borough. We are a supportive and committed team, you will receive regular supervision and support.

  Interview Date TBC

  Main duties of the job

  To be responsible for assessing the functional needs of adults in their homes and in a community setting, in line with all relevant legislation e.g. the Care Act 2014, and in accordance with the Trust and Council's policies and procedures. To make recommendations and implement a wide range of simple cost effective interventions to meet individuals' assessed need in accordance with an agreed care plan, to optimise client function and quality of life. To be an actively participating member of the specialist ACOT team, contributing positively to the overall function of the department, supporting the role of Occupational Therapists. To ensure that intervention is responsive, and sensitive to the social, cultural, linguistic and religious needs of clients in accordance with equal opportunity policies. To be a highly effective communicator demonstrating effective verbal and written skills.

  About us

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inc HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  199-7849643-NP

  Job locations

  Bernard Weatherill House

  8, Mint Walk

  Croydon

  CR0 1EA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  Essential

  • Basic education including GCSEs or equivalent
  • NVQ level 3 or demonstratable equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Experience working with clients with care and support needs.
  • Experience working as part of a team

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people with disabilities
  • Good assessment and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and experience of OT services within a community setting

  Desirable

  • Analyse risk and respond appropriately to emergencies /crises.
  • Working constructively as part of a team
  • Able to work under pressure.

  KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

  Essential

  • Understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Equality issues
  • Awareness of current issues relating to relevant User group.

  Desirable

  • The work of the Primary care Trust and /or Social Services

  Essential

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Desirable

  • Car driver / owner

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  Essential

  • Basic education including GCSEs or equivalent
  • NVQ level 3 or demonstratable equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Experience working with clients with care and support needs.
  • Experience working as part of a team

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Experience of working with people with disabilities
  • Good assessment and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and experience of OT services within a community setting

  Desirable

  • Analyse risk and respond appropriately to emergencies /crises.
  • Working constructively as part of a team
  • Able to work under pressure.

  KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

  Essential

  • Understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Equality issues
  • Awareness of current issues relating to relevant User group.

  Desirable

  • The work of the Primary care Trust and /or Social Services

  Essential

  Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Desirable

  • Car driver / owner

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Bernard Weatherill House

  8, Mint Walk

  Croydon

  CR0 1EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Bernard Weatherill House

  8, Mint Walk

  Croydon

  CR0 1EA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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