Job summary
The Forensic Community Transitions Pathway is a newly developed pilot service to support people in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin area that have left secure forensic services and are transitioning from MPFTs Forensic Intensive Recovery Support Team (FIRST) into a community mental health service. The team will provide specialist assessment, formulation and treatment to support them during this transition to gain/regain their skills and confidence to live successfully in the community.

The service is currently looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist (forensic community mental health specialism) to join the service on a temporary contract until 31/03/2028,full-time post (37.5 hours per week).

This role and service will need to develop strong working relationships with other services both internally and externally and is co-located with other mental health teams as the goals of the service are to support individuals with rehabilitation and re-integration into the community.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and service development skills and also to understand to wider health and social care system in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.

This post is being advertised as a temporary contract until 31/03/2028. However, secondment opportunities would be considered for internal MPFT employees upon prior agreement of your current line manager.

Main duties of the job

• 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 and when appropriate care coordination.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
• Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.

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.

Details
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
pa pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 19 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8176268
Job locations: Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Overdale, Telford, TF3 4NF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the main responsibilities for this role

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy plus post qualification knowledge and experience to post master's level as outlined below
• BAOT Registered
• Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
• Member of Royal College Occupational Therapists
• CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development
• Practice Placement Educator

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of OT interventions and clinical areas
• Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working in forensic settings with adults experiencing mental health and or learning disabilities related difficulties
• Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
• Experience of leading/contributing to Multidisciplinary assessment process
• Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affect practice
• Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health
• Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. ALLENS, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdTMoCA, AMPS, MOHOST)
• Ability to integrate the assessment, care planning and the review process for service users/carers in a sensitive manner
• Range of interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Overdale, Telford, TF3 4NF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Gary Jones
Gary.Jones@mpft.nhs.uk
07812074658

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).