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Internal MPFT Only – Mental Health Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead
The closing date is 23 March 2026
Expression of interest – Internal MPFT applicants only
Fixed Term 8 Month Secondment
Are you interested in developing your leadership skills? We are looking to recruit an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide OT Leadership across the East Staffs IMHTs and ILS. This position will cover maternity leave until November 2026. This post is being advertised as a fixed term position or as a secondment opportunity. We have the availability to offer up to three days at a Band 7.
You may be someone in a part‑time position that would be interested in increasing your hours in this temporary post or someone that could be released from their current post for a secondment opportunity. If you are interested in this post as a secondment from your current role, you would need agreement from your line manager and we would ask that you have a conversation with them before applying to ensure that you can be released.
Main duties of the job
* Working clinically as an advanced OT with the flexibility of working across bases, dependent on skills, service need and agreed collaborative working arrangements.
* Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
* Providing leadership as an Occupational Therapy specialist within the community mental health pathways of Integrated Mental Health Teams of East Staffordshire and the Intensive Life Skills (ILS) pathway. The post holder would be expected to provide leadership, advice and guidance to OT colleagues and other team members from across different professional groups.
* Managing a complex caseload and responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members.
* The post holder will be responsible for providing the specialist Occupational Therapy process.
* Delivering specialist Occupational Therapy interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
* Delivering individual and group‑based interventions in line with the transformation and evidence base relevant to the client group.
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
As our Clinical Lead OT, you'll carry the day‑to‑day responsibility for professional leadership and evidence‑based practice within the service. Working closely and collaboratively with the Operational Lead and Neighbourhood Leads, you'll ensure safe and effective service delivery in line with service specifications and contracted clinical activity. Your commitment to the highest standards and quality of service will be instrumental in shaping our clinical area and supervising the team.
If this is something that you are interested in, please contact Liz Barsby (Operational Team Lead) – Elizabeth.Barsby@mpft.nhs.uk or Laura Plant, Associate Director of Allied Health Professionals/ Head of Allied Health Professionals – Laura.Plant@mpft.nhs.uk, also on 0300 303 3427.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy plus post‑qualification knowledge and experience to post‑master’s level as outlined in JD
* Health and Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Experience
* Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of OT processes and client groups
* Experience of working with people with emotional dysregulation, significant self‑harm and life‑threatening behaviours
* Ability to demonstrate a clear Occupational Therapy identity and ability to educate others on the value and impact of the OT profession.
* Internal MPFT Employee
* Experience of leading others
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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