Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

OT Assistant Therapy Practitioner

The closing date is 21 December 2025

Job summary

Are you interested in working in a flexible, forward thinking team? The Occupational Therapy team are looking for a band 4 Assistant Therapy Practitioner (ATP) based across two adult community mental health teams - Cygnet House in Ware and Oxford House in Bishop's Stortford. 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 in the community, 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.

Main duties of the job

You will form part of the Multidisciplinary team, working across Cygnet House in Ware and Oxford House in Bishop's Stortford.

You will be supported by an experienced Occupational Therapist, and the rest of the team to carry out specific individual work and facilitate group interventions.

You will need to be able to work independently with Service Users to support them in developing and expanding their roles and routines.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Date posted

05 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum pro rata (+ 5% HCAS included)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-ACMS-9917

Job locations

Cygnet House, Old College Court, Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE & Oxford House, London Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LA

Old College Court, Priory Street,

Ware

SG12 0DE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided 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.

For a more detailed Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and facilitate occupationally based groups guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To work individually with service users on specific tasks and therapeutic activity guided by an Occupational Therapist.

To carry our specific Occupational Therapy assessments as guided 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.

For a more detailed Job and Person Specification please read attached before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Degree in relevant subject

Experience

Essential

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cygnet House, Old College Court, Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE & Oxford House, London Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LA

Old College Court, Priory Street,

Ware

SG12 0DE

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cygnet House, Old College Court, Priory Street, Ware, SG12 0DE & Oxford House, London Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 5LA

Old College Court, Priory Street,

Ware

SG12 0DE

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)