Occupational Therapy Assistant/Apprentice | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	22 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 May 2026
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 0QH
Company:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7950050/364-A-9980

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a OT Assistant/Apprentice to join our friendly and committed team at EPUT working as part of our MID Adults Community Mental Health Team. The role of the Occupational Therapy Assistant/Apprentice will be fully supported in their role working as part of a small and friendly team providing groups and one to one therapy.

We cover the MID of EPUT providing groups over a number of different sites and completing home visits. There would also be an expectation to travel between the two sites C&E Centre in Chelmsford and The Gables in Braintree. The successful candidate will be fully supported with regular supervision and CPD opportunities.

If you decided you would like to apply for the OT Apprenticeship then there would be an expectation to work in the role for 12 months, to successfully pass probation and gain consent from your line manager before applying. As an employee of Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust the post holder would be working towards a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree in partnership with the University Essex/Hertfordshire ‘on’ and ‘off’ the job learning.

1. To support therapy staff in the implementation of treatment programmes.
2. To carry out one to one and group interventions as directed by Senior Therapy staff.
3. To plan and facilitate group activities as directed by the Senior Therapists.
4. To develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills.
5. To be aware of individual patients needs through communication with Therapy staff.
6. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities.
7. To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.
8. To report any concerns immediately to Senior Therapy staff.
9. To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
10.To record interventions in an agreed format.



Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

1. To support therapy staff in the implementation of treatment programmes.
2. To carry out one to one and group interventions as directed by Senior Therapy staff.
3. To plan and facilitate group activities as directed by the Senior Therapists.
4. To develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest in skills.
5. To be aware of individual patients needs through communication with Therapy staff.
6. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of clients/patients to activities.
7. To have an awareness of the situations that may make clients/patients vulnerable or at risk.
8. To report any concerns immediately to Senior Therapy staff.
9. To respect clients/patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
10.To record interventions in an agreed format.
11. Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
Administration:
1. To support the administration of the team as required.
2. To complete necessary statistical information, e.g. daily diary sheets.
3. To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.
4. To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
Profession Specific Duties:
1. Attend professional and team meetings as required.
2. To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.
3. To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Apr 2026