Senior Occupational Therapist /Advanced Practitioner

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the Midlands is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Team. This role involves delivering high-quality care while leading a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include managing your own caseload and supporting other therapists mainly in Stoke-On-Trent and North Staffordshire. A degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and significant clinical experience are crucial for this motivating role aimed at making a difference in patient lives.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with HCPC, and relevant postgraduate qualifications.
• Significant experience within clinical specialism and ability to effectively manage time and caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and leadership in an integrated community setting.
• Manage a complex caseload and oversee excellent Occupational Therapy practice.

Skills

Assessment of complex care needs

Supervision and mentorship

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Negotiation and conflict management

Time and caseload management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist /Advanced Practitioner

The closing date is 15 December 2025

We are thrilled to share we have a fantastic opportunity to join our Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Team as a Senior Occupational Therapist.

Our Community Occupational Therapy Team are looking to recruit a highly skilled Occupational Therapist who will deliver high quality care and leadership as part of the team based in Stoke‑On‑Trent and North Staffordshire.

You will work alongside the Operational Lead, you will hold your own complex caseload and work as part of an integrated care service to support the wider team of Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and OT Assistants to serve our communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for making a difference to the lives of people and their families, whilst coaching and developing an effective clinical team.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week. There may be consideration for some flexible working options in line with service requirements.

As part of the role, you will be visiting patients in their homes so you will be required to travel adequately and efficiently over a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

As an Advanced Occupational Therapist, you will have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge.

As part of this role, you will be expected to be:

Skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages.

Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.

Support and oversee excellent Occupational Therapy practice through mentorship and day to day guidance to team members and other professionals.

Promote and champion good practice in all Occupational Therapy provision including internal and external partnership working.

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 attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role.

For further information or informal discussion please contact Emma Holmes, Operational Lead ICOTT North email [e-mail] mobile: [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification
• Post qualification courses in occupational therapy
• Attendance at relevant networks e.g. Special Interest Groups
• Up to date field work/pre‑registration student training.
• Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service
• Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long‑term conditions

Work Experience

• Significant experience in the clinical specialism equivalent to a Masters
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively. Supporting service users, families and carers.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in clinical situations
• Experience of supervision
• Experience of mentoring staff development
• Experience of audit
• Experience in a broad range of clinical practice areas in addition to a specialism
• Evidence of project work Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of working in an integrated team
• Significant experience of managing & implementing change

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