Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,819 to £31,626 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

Key Responsibilities Deliver delegated occupational therapy interventions to individuals and groups, in line with care and treatment plans Support service users to develop and maintain skills for daily living, including self-care, domestic activities, and community engagement Enable individuals to establish structure and routine, and to increase confidence and independence in meaningful activities Work with service users in a range of environments, including clinical settings, community venues, and individuals homes Manage a defined caseload of delegated work, planning and prioritising tasks effectively within agreed parameters Monitor and record service user progress, providing feedback to the supervising Occupational Therapist to inform review and ongoing care planning Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records in line with organisational policies Work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and care planning processes Liaise with partner organisations, including third sector services and community resources, to support joined-up and holistic care Participate in joint working opportunities with Occupational Therapists and other professionals Adhere to professional, legal and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines, working within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner role Recognise own limitations and seek guidance and support when required Participate in regular supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development activities Undertake required training, including completion of the Agored Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice (if not already held) Contribute to audit, service evaluation and the ongoing development of the community occupational therapy service Key Working Relationships Occupational Therapists and the wider Occupational Therapy team Multidisciplinary team members within Community Mental Health Services Service users, carers and families Third sector and community partner This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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