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Occupational TherapistMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Leek, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist to be part of the Home First service here in North Staffs and Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an integrated clinical and care and support service that provides short term reablement intervention to enable people to maximise their independence and meet their health and social care needs within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

The Home First Team prides themselves on the delivery of quality care to community patients, many with complex needs.

The team also work to facilitate safe hospital discharges for patients leaving acute care and to offer them nursing support in their own home environment.

Thisis a dynamic post which will be evaluated and adjusted to reflect the needs of the service, local population and feedback from users and staff. Your feedback and input will be essential to the development and shaping of the role.

The North Home First covers the whole of North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent providing clinical support for patients in the community to either avoid potential hospital admissions or to support people returning home through the Discharge to Access pathway following a period of acute care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Allied Health Professions (AHP) service providing Occupational Therapy and will work in a variety of settings.

This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications

Please refer to Job Description

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 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8038306
Job locations: Leek Moorlands Hospital, Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5BQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job Description ane Person Specification for more information regarding the role

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
  • Registration with HCPC/NMC
  • Fieldwork educators accreditation

Desirable
  • Modules at Masters level
  • Evidence of further clinical study
  • APPLE accreditation
  • Leadership experience/qualification
  • Membership of BAOT / COT

Experience
Essential
  • Post qualification courses in working with older people and people with physical disabilities.
  • Attendance at relevant clinical networks or Special Interest Groups
  • Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.

Desirable
  • Experience in Experience of using standardised assessments and outcome measures
  • Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.

Experience
Essential
  • Relevant experience to the role including assessment and interventions for a wide range of disabilities.
  • Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
  • Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability and limiting life conditions
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the individual's rehabilitation
  • Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate
  • Support individuals to manage their condition/disability Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement

Desirable
  • Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
  • Continuing healthcare assessments
  • An understanding of team dynamics

Attributes
Essential
  • Be able to travel

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).

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.
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