Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist to join the Core CAMHS mental health team. The role includes providing strategic leadership in OT and ensuring evidence-based practices for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and have significant experience working with young people, demonstrating advanced assessment skills. The salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Post qualification knowledge to master's level.
• Registered Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Extensive experience working with young people with mental health difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Occupational Therapy provision within CAMHS.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment for young people with mental health difficulties.
• Offer specialist consultation and training to OT colleagues.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Specialist assessments

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Leadership Qualification

CPD evidence of ongoing learning/development

Job description

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Core CAMHS mental health team, in the role of a Clinical Lead. The successful applicant will join a robust multidisciplinary team to provide strategic, clinical, and professional leadership for Occupational Therapy within the team and wider service.

The successful applicant will ensure high-quality, evidence-based OT practice across the service and support children and young people with complex mental health needs to develop functional skills, improve participation, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a variety of specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and mental health interventions leading on the Occupational Therapy contribution to:

• Lead and develop the OT provision within CAMHS, ensuring it aligns with national guidelines, local service priorities, and best practice.
• Provide advanced clinical assessment and intervention for young people experiencing a range of mental health difficulties (e.g., trauma, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, eating disorders, emotional dysregulation).
• Offer specialist consultation, supervision, and training to OT colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and outcome measurement.
• Champion occupation-focused, recovery-oriented, and trauma-informed practice across the service.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and the Person Specification for more details relating to this role.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Post Qualification Knowledge to master's Level
• Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• CPD evidence of ongoing learning/development
• Leadership Qualification

Experience

• Highly developed specialist Knowledge across a range of Occupational Therapy interventions and client groups
• Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with young people and their families experiencing mental health difficulties
• Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. Sensory Assessment, , MoHOST, COPM)
• Experience of working in a community setting

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum (pro-rata)