Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“Please be aware that we do NOT offer sponsorship for this role”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner based at Kingfisher Court, Radlett. You will support the established OT service, helping people using services to establish roles, routines, and interests. The position involves working independently with service users and facilitating group interventions, with supervision from occupational therapists. There are opportunities for training and to apply for a funded OT apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate occupational groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.
- Work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.
- Carry out specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided by an Occupational Therapist.
- Promote a culture of engagement in meaningful occupation within the service.
- Provide interventions consistent with Trust standards and values.
Essential 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
- 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
- Qualification in relevant area
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,812 – £32,715 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner
The closing date is 27 September 2026
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, horticultur
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