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Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Location
Norwich, England
Salary
£28,392 - £31,157 gross per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 4
Deadline
04 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 3 months (Ends 1st September)
Posted Date
27 May 2026

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Job overview

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) Eating Disorders Team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care under the supervision of qualified AHP clinicians, supporting both therapeutic interventions and service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a friendly multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people with ARFID.

Main duties of the job

To work under the direction of qualified dietetic and occupational therapy staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or group of patients as part of their treatment programmes.

·       Work in a collaborative and cooperative manner with service users, their families/carers, the MDT and wider and health and social care professionals

·       Assist qualified dietetic and occupational therapy staff with the assessment of complex cases and ongoing management of caseload.

·       Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed treatment plans escalating concerns as appropriate.

·       Use a dietary analysis programme to produce reports on dietary intake

·       Provide education and guidance to patients, carers and staff as appropriate

·       Support onward referral and signposting to external agencies, services and community resources, in line with local pathways.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 gross per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 3 months (Ends 1st September). The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.

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