Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Witham, CM8 1EPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Please be aware that this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship If you already work for HPFT on a health and care visa, you will NOT be able to transfe...
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by the 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 observations during a session which will contribute to assessment and therapeutic interventions.
- To maintain clinical records using the electronic patient record system.
- To liaise with carers and other professionals as relevant.
- To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
- To attend mandatory training.
- To undertake relevant activities to meet training objectives identified with your supervisor.
- To keep a record of your training and development activities.
- To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Clinician as opportunity arises.
You will be involved in completing activities such as personal care, domestic activities, community skills, shopping, travel skills etc, or assisting the Occupational Therapist with sensory processing therapies which can take place in a variety of localities. You will need to work as an individual and as part of the team depending on the circumstances and be prepared to be flexible when changes occur.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare 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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages; - A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health problems; - Experience of 1:1 interventions and leading groups.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an OT related setting
- Experience of service user and carer involvement in the development of services
- Knowledge of Recovery principles
- Functional Assessment Training
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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