Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist - Mental Health & Autism Speciality

The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
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 MPFT Occupational 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 area, 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.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8384759
Job locations: Foundation House, St Georges Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of the COT Mental Health Strategy
• Essential: Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
• Essential: Knowledge of COT Professional Code of conduct
• Essential: 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Foundation House, St Georges Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: OT Clinical Lead Rhea-Victoria Trawford, Rhea-Victoria.Trawford@mpft.nhs.uk, 07875331962

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