Occupational Therapist

Integrated Care System; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative NHS Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapist to lead a pioneering pilot project focused on delivering tailored online workshops for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with Autism and ADHD. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and will be responsible for assessing and addressing the occupational needs of clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful mental health support in Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin, showcasing a commitment to patient-centered care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults facing mental health challenges, Autism and ADHD difficulties.
• Ability to conduct clinical audits and work in diverse community settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of anti-discrimination practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate workshops for neurodivergent adults.
• Evaluate and develop personalized care plans for clients.
• Deliver high-quality clinical services while managing a complex caseload.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Specialist assessments

Leadership skills

Education

Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy

Health And Care Professions Council Registered

RCOT Registered

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 04 August 2025

Community Secondary Mental Health Services across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin have identified an increasing need for tailored mental health support for neurodivergent adults, particularly those with Autism and ADHD.

We are launching a 12-month pilot project aimed at developing and delivering a series ofonline psychoeducational workshopsdesigned to meet the unique needs of this population.

As part of this role, you will:

• Lead and facilitate online workshops for neurodivergent adults.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Shropshire, Telford, and Wrekin.
• Attend networking and planning meetings using a hybrid approach (a mix of remote and face-to-face working).
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evaluation of the pilot programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative initiative that aims to improve access to meaningful mental health support for neurodivergent individuals.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for leading on the Autism and ADHD pathway pilot which will involve delivering a number of Autism and ADHD modules to services users open to secondary mental health services.
• The overall purpose of the role is to ensure that individuals who are referred into the service have their occupational needs assessed and interventions/recommendations are identified to meet these needs and that these are incorporated into an overall formulation of need and appropriate plan of care.
• You will also be expected to be available for consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health professionals working within the Community Mental Health
• Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Managing a complex caseload including responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.
• You will be responsible for providing the occupational therapy process to a specialist clinical pathway.
• Delivering occupational therapy interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
• Pathway Service and other areas of the Trust where identified as appropriate.

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

For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the attached job description and job specification

If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply for this role as a secondment, please prior to application seek approval from your line manager and Head of Service

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy plus post qualification knowledge and experience
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• RCOT Registered - Member of College of Occupational Therapy
• Supervisory experience

EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health, Autism and ADHD related difficulties
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi-agency teams
• Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
• Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings community setting and making decisions autonomously

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. Allen's, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdT MOCA, Occupational Therapy Assessment, The Functional Living Scale, The Independent Living Scale)
• Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies
• Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
• Ability to work flexibly and away from main base of other OT staff/colleagues

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
• Commitment and a positive attitude to client group
• Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively

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