4335 - OT Assistant Practitioner Equipment Provision

Job summary

Interview Date: 18th June 2026

An exciting opportunity to join the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team at Barnsley NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

The established service provides a clear pathway from the acute hospital by assessing the patients therapy and care needs in their own home. This means that the patients no longer need to wait in hospital for these specific assessments which will reduce delays in discharges, improving patient flow and allow patients to go home earlier.

The team is based at Kendray Hospital therapy hub, involves interdisciplinary working alongside health/social community care and therapy support services. The post holder would be expected to work within 08:00 18:00 service and contribute to a 7 day service. They should be able to work independently and within a team, providing high quality care in a fast paced working environment.

A level 5 apprenticeship (Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship) within the first 12 months of employment will be supported as part of this role if applicant does not have level 5 qualifications (Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2))

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities in a supportive and friendly working environment.

Main duties of the job

To provide therapy interventions and assessments and implement programmes of care devised by Occupational Therapists, within scope of practise, and to be able to modify care plans, with the availability of registered staff as needed.

To promote and understand the impact and importance of home first, supporting discharge for patients from hospital to home.

To support the Occupational Therapists to deliver high standards of coordinated, personalised care whilst working as an integral member of the Occupational Therapy team.

To deliver, fit, assess and provide advice regarding equipment in both the hospital and community settings, to facilitate safe and timely patient discharge from hospital and reduce risk of re-admission.

To provide on going therapy support to people within early days of discharge home

To contribute to audits and service evaluations, gathering patient feedback assess the effectiveness of care and inform service delivery.

To work with patients and their support networks within the scope of 1:1, face to face and telephone appointments as required following training.

****Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate would be required to be a car driver with the ability to drive mid-size/large vans (not HGV) and similar sized vehicles safely. ****

For further information regarding this post please contact Jeanette Sanderson - Discharge to Assess Team Lead

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

• Date posted: 26 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro/rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9163-4335E-05-2026
• Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Description forOccupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

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