ASC Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Duty Post
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle, ST5 7NJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days leftJob description
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As an OT Assistant Practitioner under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist you will be expected to work on your own and as part of a team focusing on excellent quality patient care, completing initial assessments over the phone and establishing the clinical needs of the patient.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, show initiative and team spirit as well as be committed to patient care.
- Be flexible and able to work in various locations in Staffordshire, as the service requires.
- Understand assessment and rehabilitation appropriate to the role.
- Have good IT skills, knowledge and understanding of criteria for equipment provision.
- Ideally some previous Adult Social Care or Community Occupational Therapy experience.
- Keen interest & / or experience of working in rehabilitation services and can demonstrate an understanding of therapy and service needs.
- Ability to assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.
- Proactive in developing sound clinical skills in the assessment and management of patients in the rehabilitation & / or community environmentappropriate to the role.
- To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role.
- Experience of when to escalate to a qualified team member.
Applicants should have relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health care, or education.
Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role.
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.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in healthcare, social care, or education
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Care Certificate is completed in all 15 areas within 12 weeks (pro rata) of commencement of contract
Desirable: - Practitioner level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent in related subject, or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Relevant placements/experience to the role including supporting or contributing to assessment and management of individuals with compromised functional ability
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Working in a team
- Experience of working in Occupational Therapy
Desirable: - Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability; - Working in a multidisciplinary team
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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