Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Witham

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 31,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover) to provide adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

The role is a short-term fixed-term contract (1 year), part-time at Spinks Lane Therapy Centre in Witham (CM8 1EP), with a salary of £28,392 to £31,157 pro rata and a closing date of 29 October 2026.

Qualifications

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages.
A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by the Therapist.
To promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service to enhance quality of life.
To provide interventions in a manner consistent with Trust standards and values.
To provide feedback to the team regarding observations during a session contributing to assessment and interventions.
To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
To attend mandatory training and plan and facilitate occupationally based groups as guided by a Clinician.

Education

A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover)

The closing date is 29 October 2026

Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship

If you already work for HPFT on a health and care visa, you will NOT be able to transfer your visa to this role as this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship

This role is working on a short term contract to cover maternity leave as an Associate Therapy Practitioner providing adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

Main duties of the job

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by the 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 observations 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.
To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Clinician as opportunity arises.

About us

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. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job responsibilities

You will be involved in completing activities such as personal care, domestic activities, community skills, shopping, travel skills etc, or assisting the Occupational Therapist with sensory processing therapies which can take place in a variety of localities. You will need to work as an individual and as part of the team depending on the circumstances and be prepared to be flexible when changes occur.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
Experience of 1:1 interventions and leading groups.
Experience of working in an OT related setting
Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
Knowledge of Recovery principles
Functional Assessment Training

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 name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Spinks Lane Therapy Centre

Spinks Lane Therapy Centre, Spinks Lane, Witham, CM8 1EP

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearPer annum Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time