Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner. This full-time role involves delivering therapeutic interventions and supporting service users in their recovery journey. The position offers flexible hybrid working and opportunities for career development. Applicants should have effective communication skills and be capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health and social needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Flexibility and approachability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare, organise, and carry out interventions.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions to promote independence.
• Support individuals in exploring community vocational opportunities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Time management

Record keeping

Organisational skills

Job description

The Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST) has an exciting vacancy for the position of Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner within our Multi- disciplinary community team.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist Assistant Practitioner to join our expanding team and work within the Forensic Intensive Recovery and Support Team (FIRST). We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of people who have experienced forensic inpatient services and is committed to the development and delivery of a high quality, service and discharge pathway. We require someone who is flexible and approachable. Effective communication skills, time management, record keeping and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

FIRST work closely with other forensic services in the West Midlands, as part of the REACH OUT partnership, a new provider collaborative. MPUFTs FIRST support men and women from the northern West Midlands in the process of discharge from forensic inpatient services and work to ensure safe, effective and successful transitions to the community.

Working closely with the registered Occupational Therapist and as part of a multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with service users, carers, family and friends, and housing providers providing support, and spending therapeutic time with an allocated group of service users with complex mental health and social needs, often with histories of offending and/or risk behaviours, both individually and within group settings.

The post holder will be responsible for providing timely and accurate written and verbal feedback for all interventions for review by the delegating Occupational Therapists to support the delivery and inform the overall Occupational Therapy intervention plan.

This is a full-time post with an opportunity to work in a hybrid way with some home working offering a work/life balance. Due to the nature of the work involved in this role you will require a driving licence and access to a car.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are United in our Uniqueness and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

Clinical duties and responsibilities

• To independently prepare organise and carryout interventions to support the assessment and treatment goals identified by the Occupational Therapist.
• To deliver therapeutic interventions with service users to promote their independence in occupational performance areas as prescribed by an occupational therapist.
• Support individuals to explore vocational opportunities in the community and signpost to relevant support services.