Assistant Therapy PractitionerBand 4

TN United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an Assistant Therapy Practitioner to support service users experiencing acute mental illness. The role involves collaboration with Occupational Therapy teams and providing therapeutic activities under supervision. The ideal candidate will engage meaningfully with service users and maintain clinical records while promoting quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Working with service users experiencing acute mental illness.
• Collaborating with Occupational Therapy colleagues.
• Maintaining electronic clinical records.

Job description

Assistant Therapy Practitioner Band 4, Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a3e9368926cd

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Main duties of the job include:

1. Working with service users supported by the Crisis Home Treatment Team, experiencing the acute phase of mental illness, and requiring intensive support as an alternative to hospital admission.
2. Collaborating with Occupational Therapy colleagues and the wider Trust team.
3. Engaging with service users and carers.
4. Liaising with statutory and non-statutory service providers involved in service user care and treatment.
5. Working individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activities under the guidance of an Advanced Assistant Therapy Practitioner.
6. Carrying out Occupational Therapy assessments as directed.
7. Promoting engagement in meaningful occupation to enhance quality of life.
8. Providing interventions aligned with Trust values.
9. Offering feedback on occupational performance observed during sessions.
10. Maintaining electronic clinical records.
11. Liaising with carers and other professionals as relevant.
12. Managing personal time effectively, maintaining punctuality, and ensuring reliable attendance.
13. Attending mandatory training and meeting training objectives with supervision.
14. Occasionally planning and facilitating occupationally based groups.