OT Assistant Therapy Practitioners

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in St Albans seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage a clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based interventions. Responsibilities include conducting assessments in diverse settings, developing therapeutic interventions, and facilitating groups using the Recovery Through Activity framework. Applicants should hold a degree in Occupational Therapy, have a valid driving license, and comply with health regulations. This role offers excellent benefits including generous holidays and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

5% high cost allowance

27 days of holiday

NHS pension scheme

Special leave for personal reasons

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a car for business purposes.
• Compliance with infection prevention and control measures required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical Occupational Therapy caseload.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions based on the Model of Human Occupation.
• Facilitate both face-to-face and virtual groups.

Skills

Managing clinical OT caseload

Comprehensive assessments

Evidence-based interventions

Conducting assessments in multiple settings

Developing individual and group interventions

Facilitating groups using Recovery Through Activity

Collaborating with community resources

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing a clinical OT caseload
• Carrying out comprehensive assessments
• Delivering evidence‑based interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
• Conducting assessments and interventions at the unit, in service users’ homes, or in the community
• Developing individual and group interventions to help service users achieve personal and recovery goals
• Facilitating face‑to‑face and virtual groups using the Recovery Through Activity framework
• Collaborating with community resources to enhance OT provision

Team and Supervision

The OT team consists of a Band 6 Occupational Therapist and two OT Assistant Therapy Practitioners. High quality supervision is integral to all OT posts and provides many CPD opportunities, including OT in‑service training events throughout the year.

Workplace Requirements

• Car driver essential; must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes, including business insurance (unless a disability qualifies under the Equality Act 2010).
• All staff must comply with current Infection Prevention and Control measures, which may include wearing a mask on all Trust sites.

Equal Opportunities

HPFT is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all areas of the community, including users of mental health services.

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About HPFT

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is one of five mental health trusts rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Norfolk.

Our trust values are welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.

Career Development & Benefits

This role is a Band 6 OT or Band 5 OT progressing to Band 6, focused solely on OT services to enhance job satisfaction and service quality.

In return, we can offer you:

• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
• 27 days holiday, rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Discounts