Assistant Therapy Practitioner – Occupational Therapynhs Afc: Band 4

Hertfordshire Partnership University; West End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant role is part of the Community Learning Disability Team and supports Occupational Therapists in delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions to promote independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities.

Under supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will assist with assessment, planning, implementation and review of interventions, help service users engage in meaningful activities, and maintain accurate clinical records

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote independence and participation for adults with learning disabilities.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and review of OT interventions to enable engagement in meaningful daily activities and life skills.
• Collaborate with service users, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams to promote inclusion and maximize independence.

Job description

Main duties of the job The Occupational Therapy Assistant is a valued member of the Community Learning Disability Team, supporting Occupational Therapists to deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions that promote independence, participation, health, and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities. Working under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, the post holder contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and review of occupational therapy interventions that enable individuals to engage in meaningful daily activities, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. The role involves working collaboratively with service users, families, carers, support providers, and multidisciplinary team colleagues to reduce barriers to participation, promote inclusion, and enhance quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports individuals across a range of community settings, helping them to maximise their independence, maintain occupational performance, and participate fully in their chosen roles and activities. This includes contributing to the delivery of occupational therapy pathways, supporting therapeutic programmes, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Assistant Therapy Practitioner – Occupational TherapyNHS AfC: Band 4 East Norfolk, GB