Assistant Therapy Practitioner Occupational Therapy


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 to £31,157 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	High Wycombe, HP12 3RH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing therapeutic activities using a person centred and occupationally based approach. To provide core Occupational Therapy advice, intervention and support given to service users and their carers under guidance of the Occupational Therapist. To provide the MDT with timely updates on service users wellbeing and occupational performance. To use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence and well-being. Under guidance of an Occupational Therapist, facilitate and deliver planned group-work and individual activities. Under the guidance of the Occupational Therapist provide ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. To contribute to risk assessments with regards to service users and their environments. To report incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and compliments. To actively participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal. To actively participate in safety huddles and de-brief sessions as appropriate. To adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Trusts Code of Conduct for Non-qualified Staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

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