Full job descriptionAssistant Therapy Practitioner - Occupational therapyNHS AfC: Band 4Main area

Forensic Mental Health Services
Grade

NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract

Permanent: Cycle of hours week 1 then Tuesday to Saturday week 2 Sunday then Tuesday to Friday
Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 days in cycle above 10am to 6.00pm)
Job ref

367-LD&F-101608
Site

Broadland Clinic
Town

Little Plumstead
Salary

£28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

27/09/2026 23:59
Values Based ScreenerAt Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a ’completion code’ by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.


Job overviewThe postholder will be responsible for delivery of Occupationally based therapeutic activity interventions to aid in the Recovery and rehabilitation of Male Learning Disability service users within our blended service at Broadland Clinic Secure Services alongside colleagues in the OT lead team and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Interventions may be offered as part of a group or individual basis. The postholder will be expected to work weekends and some early evenings as part of this role. All interventions offered will be under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
All staff should comply with the Trust’s Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job*To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
*To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.
*To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational 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 observed occupational performance during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Working for our organisationHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ’Outstanding’ from the Care 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities· To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach.
· To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist.
· To provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and occupational performance.
· To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.
· Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities.
· Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.
Person specificationQualifications, Education and TrainingEssential criteria*Knowledge of Occupational Therapy role within setting
*Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
*A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria*Degree in relevant subject
ExperienceEssential criteria*Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems
*Experience of leading groups and 1:1 interventions
*Ability to work autonomously
Desirable criteria*Experience of working in a OT related setting
*Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
*Knowledge of Recovery principles
*Functional Assessment Training
Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesEssential criteria*Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation
*Strong communication skills written and verbal
*Knowledge of and ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement
*Ability to work effectively in a team
*Knowledge of appropriate professional relationships and boundaries
*Ability to teach practical skills
*Good problem solving and clinical judgement skills
*Ability to respond and adjust appropriately to the changing needs of service users
*Good Observational skills
Please note, we do not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. Please see the Trust careers vacancy webpage and Trac as the only authorised routes for recruitment communications, applications and verification of job offers.
Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbersThis vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application promptly.
Documents to download*Job Description and Personal Spec (PDF, 416.6KB)
*Functional Requirements (PDF, 194.1KB)
*Refer a Friend (PDF, 160.5KB)...
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