Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Alcohol Care Team Occupational Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Occupational Therapy department as a band 3 occupational therapy assistant, with opportunity to work as part of the Alcohol care team offering intervention and rehabilitation to those patients with confirmed or suspected alcohol related brain injuries.

Our occupational therapy assistants support qualified therapists with patient's rehabilitation on the acute hospital wards, provision of equipment and access visits to patients homes.

Main duties of the job

To support occupational therapists (OTs) in the intervention and rehabilitation of patients

To treat patients as delegated by OT, monitoring the patient progression and liaising with the OT regarding outcomes

Work unsupervised with identified patients and reporting back

To carry out administrative duties within the department to support the Occupational Therapy team

To actively engage in therapy assistants training and peer support group

To support OT students on placement at Darent Valley Hospital

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

12 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,240 to £27,928 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-7695432

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

See JD for more information

Job description

Job responsibilities

General responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Managerial responsibilities

Professional responsibilities

Education and development responsibilities

See JD for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent career progression pathway criteria

Experience

Essential

Experience of disability/ working in a therapy environment

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding and awareness of the Therapy Assistant role

Skills and abilities

Essential

Good time management and organisational skills
Good communication skills - verbal and written
Basic IT skills
Awareness of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Presentation skills
Ability to pass own knowledge onto others

Disposition

Essential

Able to work unsupervised and without direction
Able to work as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable
Proactive
Able to remain focused in a busy environment
Enthusiastic, motivated and able to use own initiative

Other requirements

Essential

Full clean driving licence and ability to travel from one destination to another within the Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Rochester, Medway and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice, to carry out access visits and transport and fit multiple pieces of equipment in patients' homes
Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
Professional manner and appearance
Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 in health and social care or equivalent career progression pathway criteria

Experience

Essential

Experience of disability/ working in a therapy environment

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding and awareness of the Therapy Assistant role

Skills and abilities

Essential

Good time management and organisational skills
Good communication skills - verbal and written
Basic IT skills
Awareness of the need for confidentiality

Desirable

Presentation skills
Ability to pass own knowledge onto others

Disposition

Essential

Able to work unsupervised and without direction
Able to work as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable
Proactive
Able to remain focused in a busy environment
Enthusiastic, motivated and able to use own initiative

Other requirements

Essential

Full clean driving licence and ability to travel from one destination to another within the Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Rochester, Medway and South East London areas in a timely manner and at short notice, to carry out access visits and transport and fit multiple pieces of equipment in patients' homes
Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
Professional manner and appearance
Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

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

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)