Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

Our Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work as part of the Cancer services joint team as an Assistant Practitioner occupational therapy member.

 

You work independently to cover a delegated caseload of oncology in-patients at Torbay hospital and support community inventions as required e.g. D2A / equipment.

 

You will be supported by qualified therapist within the team

 

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

 

* To work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

* To work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role.

* To implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. Mobility, Personal Care, Equipment Provision

* Wherever possible to contribute in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.

* To keep the cancer patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.

* To take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients. To support qualified staff in maintaining Best Practice within Cancer Services pathways to include support with data collection.

* Deliver treatment/care within a variety of settings, under the guidance of a registered practitioner.

* To practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Qualified Assistant Practitioner
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Experience in working with cancer patients

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Varied experience in Occupational therapy within NHS setting
  • Competent IT skills
  • Knowledge of relevant clinical guidelines/processes
  • Evidence of feedback/presentation skills

Desirable

  • Experience of working as part of OT team/MDT

Physical/Mental and Emotional Effort

Essential

  • Ability to carry out assessments and treatments for patients with psychological, cognitive, behavior impairment and poor mobility

Desirable

  • Evidence of reflective practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

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