Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Job summary
Are you interested in working in a flexible, forward thinking team? The Occupational Therapy team are looking for a band 4 Occupational Assistant Therapy Practitioner (ATP) to be based at Kingfisher Court, Radlett to support the established OT service. This is an exciting opportunity for an independent and self-sufficient practitioner, who would like to help support people using our services to establish roles and routines, and interests whilst on the wards, as well as help identify occupational need.
We are looking for someone who is excited to become part of our team, who would like to help us take forward developments around trauma informed care, positive behavioural support planning and sensory integration.
There is supervision by the occupational therapists, and an opportunity to apply for the funded OT apprenticeship.
Please be aware that we do NOT offer sponsorship for this role
Please apply promptly as the vacancy may close early if high numbers of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
- You will form part of the supportive therapy team, working at Kingfisher Court to provide the OT service alongside a multidisciplinary team including arts therapists, physio, horticultural therapists, psychology.
- You will be supported by an experienced Occupational Therapists and the rest of the team to carry out specific individual work and facilitate a range of activity group interventions.
- You will need to be able to work independently with Service Users to support them in developing and expanding their roles and routines. Experience of running groups would be advantageous.
- Regular training opportunities will be available to build your skills in these areas and we encourage people to apply for the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship which is run at the university of Hertfordshire.
- You will be part of a large and well established OT service and also link regularly with peers and other OT staff across the trust.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organisation with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
Our family of over 4000 members of staff 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, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.
The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Our Trust values are:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it!
Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum, pro rata inclusive of 5% HCAS (min £1,303 max £2,198)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-A&UC-9725
Job locations
Kingfisher Court
Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
RADLETT
WD7 9HQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To plan and facilitate occupational 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 work within the OT team to provide therapy provision within Kingfisher Court and other acute wards as required. To be able to offer basic assessments to help identify occupational need and to contribute to peoples care plans. To provide 1:1 work and group work with service users, and to be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships:
- To work with Occupational Therapists within the service and the wider Trust network.
- To work with other Multi-Disciplinary Team members
- To work with service users and carers
- To work and liaise with other statutory and non-statutory service providers involved in service user care and Treatment.
Job responsibilities
- To plan and facilitate occupational 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 work within the OT team to provide therapy provision within Kingfisher Court and other acute wards as required. To be able to offer basic assessments to help identify occupational need and to contribute to peoples care plans. To provide 1:1 work and group work with service users, and to be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
All staff should comply with the Trusts Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Key Relationships:
- To work with Occupational Therapists within the service and the wider Trust network.
- To work with other Multi-Disciplinary Team members
- To work with service users and carers
- To work and liaise with other statutory and non-statutory service providers involved in service user care and Treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- 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
- Degree in relevant subject
Experience
Essential
- 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
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court
Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
RADLETT
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court
Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
RADLETT
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
Salary range
- £5 - £31,671 per year