Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role. We have an exciting opportunity for the combined role of Occupational Therapy (OT)/Physiotherapy Assistant Therapy Practitioner (ATP) in our inpatient services for Mental Health for Older People (MHSOP). Applicants who have a specialist skill such as music skills that can be utilised in a therapeutic way are welcomed. These roles are predominantly aimed at working with older adults with depression, psychosis and frailty however in our other units we also work with service users with dementia. The ability to travel to our sites in Hertford, Radlett, as well as Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, and Stevenage is necessary. We offer excellent on-site support and skill development opportunities within the role. Our core service hours are Monday to Friday, 9-5, no shift or weekend work. Start/finish times can be adjusted slightly after a flexible working discussion. We are a welcoming and positive team who work hard to achieve good outcomes for our service users therefore experience of team working is required. You will need to have clinical experience of working with people with mental health needs. A passion for helping people to engage in meaningful occupations is essential. Please email to arrange a chat or visit; claire.potts6@nhs.net Main duties of the job As an Assistant Therapy Practitioner you would be required to: Provide both individual and group interventions for service users in a busy ward environment Provide occupationally based assessments and interventions under the guidance of an occupational therapist and physiotherapist Evaluate your interventions and report back to the team, adjusting future interventions accordingly Work collaboratively with the other members of the therapy team and wider MDT Have the opportunity to work autonomously, use your initiative and creative skills Develop knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation and other specialist assessments Be responsible for organisation of your own workload, timetable and accurate and timely documentation of clinical notes Attend and participate in the ATP CPD and support meeting. Support students, junior members of staff, visitors, volunteers and visiting therapists, such as Music Therapy About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission. Our family of over 4,500 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. Details Date posted 26 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum, pro rata (Inclusive of 5% HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Ful