Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Autism Speciality

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health & Autism Specialist team, based at St Georges Hospital. The role supports individuals with MH conditions, including autism, and may involve internal MPFTOccupational Therapy Apprentices in their final year of studies.

The post requires travel across the large geographic area and a drive to deliver recovery-based OT interventions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy and registered with BAOT/HCP
• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of Chartered Occupational Therapists (COT) association

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, including specialist assessment and care planning with service user and carer.
• Participate in setting quality standards, auditing, monitoring and reviewing practice.
• Assess patients’ individual care needs; develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver non-pharmacological interventions following OT assessments to maximise independence.
• Provide support and supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Education

Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy

BAOT Registered

Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist

Member of COT

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Autism Speciality

The closing date is 24 November 2026

We are looking for a B5 HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Mental Health & Autism team within our dynamic and friendly Stafford Integrated Mental Health Team, based at St Georges Hospital.

We will consider Internal MPFTOccupational Therapy Apprentices that are in their final year of studies.

You will support people with MH conditions who also have ADHD, Autism or have Neurodivergent traits.

You will be able to demonstrate drive and motivation in providing recovery based Occupational Therapy interventions whilst processing the skills, knowledge and passion to be working with MH service users and autistic people, contributing to delivery of a package of care to promote recovery.

You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time, to individuals within each area. You will be part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with secondary mental health needs in our neighbourhood.

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday between 9am-5pm. The role requires you to travel over a large geographical are, so you will require access to a suitable transport for work purposes.

Main duties of the job

This role will give you a fantastic opportunity to utilise your skills as an Occupational Therapist to the benefit of both service users and the service as a whole.

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
• 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.
• Assess patient’s individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• 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.
• Provide support and supervision to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

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

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

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The successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high quality clinical, professional and managerial supervision.
• Involvement in the Occupational Therapy community mental health forum, which offers monthly professional networking and development opportunities.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy
• BAOT Registered
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of COT

Experience

• Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi-agency teams
• Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/SAP process
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
• Experience of working with people with Autism

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the COT Mental Health Strategy
• Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
• Knowledge of COT Professional Code of conduct
• Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures

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