Community OT Assistant Practitioner — Independent Home Rehab

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a temporary Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work 22 hours per week on maternity cover. You will assess and treat adults with a range of conditions within their own homes, supported by a team of experienced Occupational Therapists.

Under supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will manage a non‑complex caseload, develop rehabilitation plans, and contribute to enabling independence and safer daily

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in healthcare, or education.
• Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent).
• Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata).
• Practitioner level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent, or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with a range of conditions within patients' homes.
• Work under supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Formulate treatment goals and rehabilitation plans for a non-complex caseload.
• Demonstrate initiative, manage time, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high-standard interventions while adapting to unplanned aspects of the role.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in healthcare/education

Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2

Care Certificate (completed in 15 areas)

Foundation degree at Practitioner level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a temporary Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work 22 hours per week on maternity cover. You will assess and treat adults with a range of conditions within their own homes, supported by a team of experienced Occupational Therapists.

Under supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will manage a non‑complex caseload, develop rehabilitation plans, and contribute to enabling independence and safer daily