Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Knowledge of OT techniques and/or activities relevant to client group; acquired through training, experience within an OT/mental health setting to NVQ3 equivalent level
- Qualifications
Willingness to undertake the following within 12 months of appointment, (Computing Skills, Group Skills, Food Handling)
- Previous Experience
Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Health and Safety Training Food Handling & Hygiene
- Qualifications
Technical qualification e.g. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ level 3
- Previous Experience
Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post
- Previous Experience
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and mental health problems
Job overview
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
A vacancy has arisen for an Occupational Therapy Assistant in our Medium secure Male Learning Disability Forensic Service in Abbots Langley. The post holder will be part of the Occupational Therapy lead Recovery team providing Occupationally Focused interventions under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists using the framework of the Model of Human Occupation.
The team works within a Multi-disciplinary team of Psychiatrist, Nurses, Psychologists and specialist Therapists with a focus of assisting service users to manage their personal risks and build skills to promote them along their recovery pathway.
Main duties of the job
- To facilitate occupationally based groups as identified by an Occupational Therapist.
- To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity as identified 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 provide feedback to the team regarding observed occupational performance 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and Person specification for more details regarding the role and requirements.
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.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Assistant with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £27,106 - £28,850 per annum pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS). The contract type is Permanent: Cycle of hours week 1 then Tuesday to Saturday week 2 Sunday then Tuesday to Friday. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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