Assistant Therapy Practitioner Occupational Therapy

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in High Wycombe is seeking an Assistant Therapy Practitioner in Occupational Therapy. The role is NHS AfC Band 4, permanent, full-time—37.5 hours per week.

The post holder will deliver occupationally based therapeutic activity interventions and support the day-to-day work of the OT team, focusing on adults with learning disabilities across Buckinghamshire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy role within a setting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Degree in relevant subject.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Carry out specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.
• Promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service to enhance quality of life.
• Provide interventions in line with Trust standards and values.
• Maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
• Liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
• Attend mandatory training and complete development activities.

Skills

Occupational Therapy knowledge

MS Office knowledge

Education

A Levels/Health and Social Care NVQ3

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Assistant Therapy Practitioner Occupational Therapy

NHS AfC: Band 4

Main area Learning Disabilities Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 367-LD&F-101637

Site Unit 7 Anglo Office Park Town High Wycombe Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

The postholder will be responsible for delivery of Occupationally based therapeutic activity interventions and support the day to day work of occupational therapy team. With the aim to improve and support the health outcomes of adults with a learning disability across the county of Buckinghamshire. The post is part of a well-established Occupational Therapy team within the wider multidisciplinary team. The post is Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service in order to enhance quality of life.

To provide interventions in the manner that is consistent with Trust standards and values.

To provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.

To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system

To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

To attend mandatory training.

To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.

To keep a record of your training and development activities

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. E verything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
• To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
• To provide the MDT with timely updates on service users’ wellbeing and occupational performance.
• To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence and well-being.
• Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.
• Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
• Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.
• To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
• To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and their environments.
• To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments.
• To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal.
• To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate.
• To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trust’s Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
• A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Degree in relevant subject

Experience

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
• Experience of leading groups and 1:1 intervention Ability to work autonomously
• Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
• Functional Assessment Training

Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.