Job Overview Are you: Ready for a new challenge, Driven to promote the value of Occupational Therapy and therefore influence the narrative of OT for future generations, Committed to making the NHS having a brighter future Do You Want To Learn in a fast-paced hospital setting, Grow your knowledge about equipment provision and your clinical skills, Work with the Medical Team with an opportunity to collaborate with both internal and external multidisciplinary partners Develop your knowledge and skill with support from peers, specialists, clinical educators, and experienced Occupational Therapy leaders We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly and welcoming team. Main duties of the job Upon Completion Of Your Competencies, You Will Assist in the assessment and treatment of patients with guidance from a qualified staff Assist in the assessment, provision and installation of equipment Assist in completing onward community referrals Contribute to the planning and implementation of therapy programs Participate in training, supervision and appraisal Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Assist in the provision of care to patients, supported and supervised by a qualified therapist. Carry out clinical tasks (such as instruction/supervision and prescription of individual exercise programmes), delegated by qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, manual therapy skills, as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills. To take handover and undertake discharge planning To manage a specified patient caseload, to include patients with complex rehabilitation goals To provide high quality group exercise sessions to patients and conduct Gym induction sessions to patients To provide and order patient equipment from NRS (or equivalent supplier) within set competencies or as directed by an appropriate qualified therapist Participate in continued personal development To contribute in the induction and training of new therapy staff, therapy students and other non-qualified health care staff within the therapy team To order and monitor stock of disposable therapy equipment. To contribute to the supervision and training of other therapy assistants Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics Knowledge of anatomy/physiology, Specific clinical knowledge relevant to speciality NVQ Level3 or equivalent Desirable criteria Foundation Degree or equivalent in related field or willingness to work towards Experience Essential criteria Experience as Band 3 Therapy assistant within a NHS setting Leading and delivering exercise programmes in a hospital setting Working within a team Experience of working directly with patients Desirable criteria Undertaking exercise prescription for people with long term conditions Evaluating outcomes of exercise or use of equipment Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting Skills Essential criteria Interpersonal skills to include concise and effective verbal and written communication. Ability to instruct and motivate Organisational skills, ability to prioritise and manage day. IT skills Ability to critically appraise own performance. To be able to organise and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions. Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention. Ability to conduct and respond to risk assessments Desirable criteria Negotiation skills, able to overcome barriers to exercise. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together. Apply online now