Occupational Therapy Assistant

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their Therapy Team. The role involves delivering 1:1 interventions, supporting group activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have completed RRP training and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Completion of RRP training is mandatory.
• Ability to drive a manual car preferred.
• Flexible working and commitment to ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Occupational Therapists and receive monthly supervision.
• Deliver time‑specific 1:1 interventions based on individual care needs.
• Support a range of group activities on the ward and in the community.

Skills

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Ability to drive a manual car

Education

Completion of RRP training

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our Therapy Team at Discovery House to support effective evidence‑based specialist clinical services for both male and female service users from the age of 18+.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Occupational Therapists and receive monthly supervision.
• Deliver time‑specific 1:1 interventions based on individual care needs, e.g., building confidence in public transport and developing basic cookery skills.
• Support a range of group activities on the ward, at the main activity hub, and in the community.
• Collaborate with internal and external services and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support service users throughout their journey.
• Plan and implement therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs, choices and interests under supervision of a qualified OT in an acute inpatient mental‑health setting.
• Complete in‑house training including mandatory training, the Model of Human Occupation framework, and sensory integration principles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Completion of RRP training.
• Ability to drive a manual car (preferable).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and flexible working.

About Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

We provide mental health services and a range of learning disability, autism and social care services in Lincolnshire. With around 2,800 staff and a population of over 766,000, we are a leading trust recognised for outstanding care quality and staff morale. We continuously transform our services, offering flexible working, extensive training and promotion opportunities, and celebrating diversity through active staff networks.

We encourage people to arrange a visit and chat with the team before applying. If you have any questions, please call reception on 01522 597962 and ask to be forwarded to our Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Ola Oshin‑Ayoola.