# Associate Practitioner, Occupational Therapy (maternity cover)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Kingsley Green
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 4
- **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per annum Pro rata
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 1 year (Date for return is 27 September 2027 TBC)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 14 hours per week (To be discussed)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T08:56:00.179Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Witham/Hertfordshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Learning_Disabilities/Learning_Disabilities-v8334184
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8334184?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.hpft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

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 transfer your visa to this role as this role is NOT eligible for Sponsorship

This role is working on a short term contract to cover maternity leave as an Associate Therapy Practitioner providing adults with learning disabilities with therapeutic input in community settings as directed by the Occupational Therapist.

### Main duties of the job

- 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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### 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

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages
- A Levels and/or Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 or equivalent

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