Occupational Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Telford is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join its community mental health team. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and providing therapeutic interventions. The role offers a 12-month preceptorship programme to support development into a Band 6 role. Ideal candidates will have a relevant occupational therapy qualification and experience in community settings, as well as a commitment to quality care and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with ongoing professional development evidence.
• Experience in formulating assessments and co-ordinating care plans.
• Ability to work autonomously in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload, conducting assessments and care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Participate in the training of students and staff.

Skills

Knowledge of the RCOT Mental Health Strategy

Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice

Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models

Education

Dip COT or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist

Member of RCOT

Job description

Overview

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Telford and Wrekin Community Mental Health Services for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. This post includes a 12-month preceptorship programme designed to support your development into a Band 6 role.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for conducting occupational therapy assessments to identify care needs, contributing to the formulation of individualised care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions aligned with the person's goals. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide therapeutic input to support individuals in achieving their agreed outcomes.

You will also play an active role in coordinating and/or participating in the review of progress, using recognised outcome measures and ensuring the involvement of service users and their identified carers throughout the clinical pathway.

You will manage a developing caseload of increasing complexity, undertaking specialist assessments, care planning, and delivering non-pharmacological, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. You will contribute to quality assurance through auditing and monitoring practices, while also completing risk assessments and promoting positive risk-taking to enhance independence and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

• You will take responsibility for the management of a caseload which will increase in complexity as you develop. This includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Eligible for care and Patient Knows Best).
• You will be responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• You will assess patient\'s individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• You will deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific occupational therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need and to maximise an individual\'s abilities.
• You will complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
• You will maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
• You will utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
• You will support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.

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

The role includes participation in a duty rota/shift coordination system to ensure consistent service delivery across operational hours

Your role includes maintaining accurate clinical records, using outcome measures to evaluate interventions, and supporting the training of students, staff, carers, and service users. You will actively participate in service development, uphold clinical governance standards, and ensure care aligns with national and local guidelines. Maintaining professional competence and adhering to best practice frameworks will be essential throughout your role.

For further information relating to this role please see the attached job description and job specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Dip COT or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of RCOT
• CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting individuals experiencing difficulties
• Experience of leading/contributing to PKB/care plans
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi-agency teams
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the RCOT Mental Health Strategy
• Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
• Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures
• Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. ALLENS, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdT MOCA, MOHOST, TFL\'s, OT Ax)
• Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commitment and a positive attitude to client group
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner

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

Address

Telford and Wrekin Community mental Health Service

Telford and Wrekin Community mental Health Service