Overview
An exciting opportunity within the Telford and Wrekin Community Mental Health Services for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. This post includes a 12-month preceptorship programme designed to support your development into a Band 6 role.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for conducting occupational therapy assessments to identify care needs, contributing to the formulation of individualised care plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions aligned with the person's goals. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide therapeutic input to support individuals in achieving their agreed outcomes.
You will also play an active role in coordinating and/or participating in the review of progress, using recognised outcome measures and ensuring the involvement of service users and their identified carers throughout the clinical pathway.
You will manage a developing caseload of increasing complexity, undertaking specialist assessments, care planning, and delivering non-pharmacological, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. You will contribute to quality assurance through auditing and monitoring practices, while also completing risk assessments and promoting positive risk-taking to enhance independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
* You will take responsibility for the management of a caseload which will increase in complexity as you develop. This includes specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Eligible for care and Patient Knows Best).
* You will be 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.
* You will assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* You will 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.
* You will 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.
* You will maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.
* You will utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
* You will support in the provision of formal and informal training of pre/post registration students, staff members, carers and service users.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Trust, dedicated to trying new and better ways of working to improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff providing 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 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.
Details
* Date posted: 12 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £46,580 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 301-KM-25-7466607
* Job location: Telford and Wrekin Community mental Health Service, Fuller House, Hall Court, Hall Park Way, Telford, TF34NF
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Dip COT or Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
* Member of RCOT
* CPD Folder evidence of ongoing learning/development
Experience
* Experience of formulating assessments, planning, co-ordinating and supporting individuals experiencing difficulties
* Experience of leading/contributing to PKB/care plans
* Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi-agency teams
Desirable
* Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
Skills, knowledge & abilities
* Knowledge of the RCOT Mental Health Strategy
* Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
* Knowledge and experience of occupational therapy models, interventions, specialist assessments and outcome measures
Desirable
* Range of specialist assessments and interventions to support occupational performance (e.g. ALLENS, Sensory Assessment/Sensory Integration, VdT MOCA, MOHOST, TFL's, OT Ax)
* Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health
Personal attributes
* Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
* Commitment and a positive attitude to client group
* Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
Desirable
* Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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