Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 08 April 2026
Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative Community Therapies team that is already fully staffed and subsequently growing?
Want to join a team that is fully integrated into the Community Teams in East Staffordshire in line with the ICB agenda? We are co-located with all of our admin, therapy and nursing colleagues all in one place in Burton-on-Trent.
Do you want to work for a team that has 100% supervision recording and works seamlessly with Rapid Response, Community Neuro Teams and D2A services, and has well‑established links with the acute sector and primary care?
Want to work with D2A pathway 2 beds in an Intermediate Care setting, contribute to a P1 rota to reduce hospital admissions, and see patients for rehab at home following hospital discharge?
Do you want to have the flexibility to choose your working hours and days?
Do you want to come work for us?
Main duties of the job
We are looking to fill a part‑time band 6 role working across Rapid Response, Community Rehab and D2A Pathway 2 Rehab beds as part of the Community Therapies Service in East Staffordshire. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of an expanding and developing service, great for building leadership skills and providing support and supervision to band 5 OT's, assistant practitioners, rehab assistants and students as required.
This post is agile working in the local community, in patient homes and Care Homes and the ability to travel independently across East Staffs is essential.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
* Relevant NHS experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within the area of clinical speciality
* Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
* Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality
* Working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Qualifications
* Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* Registration with HCPC
* Commitment for self‑directed learning / development
* Modules at Masters level
* Evidence of further clinical study
Skills
* Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
* Awareness of relevant NHSE / DOH and NICE guidance.
* Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
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
Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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