Occupational Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for Occupational

Therapist in Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust to join the

Southwest Community Mental Health Team in Stratford Healthcare,

Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be responsible for providing specialist

occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults experiencing severe

and enduring mental health difficulties, supporting service users to develop

and maintain meaningful occupations, routines, relationships, roles and

activities that promote recovery, independence and quality of life. You will

undertake holistic occupational assessments, develop collaborative intervention

plans and deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions within community

settings. You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team,

providing specialist occupational therapy expertise to assessment, formulation,

care planning, risk management and recovery planning, while supporting service

users to achieve their individual goals and improve their overall wellbeing and

independence.

Main duties of the job

As an Occupational Therapist you

will be responsible for identifying barriers affecting individuals ability to

carry out everyday activities and developing practical strategies to address

these. You will manage the formulation of individual occupational therapy goals

in partnership with service users and deliver tailored programmes designed to

improve engagement in self-care, productivity, education, employment, leisure

and social activities. You will support individuals to establish sustainable

routines, build coping mechanisms, develop motivation and confidence, and

strengthen their self-management skills through graded activities and

meaningful tasks. You will consider the social, psychological and environmental

factors influencing an individuals ability to participate in everyday

occupations and adapt your approach accordingly. You will monitor progress

against agreed goals, evaluate outcomes and make appropriate changes to

treatment plans where required. You will also be responsible for providing clear

education, guidance and practical advice to service users, carers and other

professionals involved in their support.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.08 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90995

Job locations

Stratford Healthcare

Building 2, Arden street

Stratford upon Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To assess functional

abilities, cognition, executive functioning and sensory needs where clinically

appropriate, identifying difficulties that may affect an individuals ability

to manage everyday activities safely and effectively.

To recommend suitable

equipment, adaptations and environmental changes, liaising with housing, benefits,

education, employment and community services to address practical needs and

improve the individuals circumstances.

To coordinate care where

required, contributing specialist occupational therapy input to MDT reviews,

CPA processes, clinical formulations and referrals while ensuring effective

communication and continuity across services.

To assess and manage risks

associated with functional activities, self-neglect, vulnerability and

community environments, escalating safeguarding concerns and following relevant

Trust procedures, legislation and risk-management requirements.

To maintain high standards

of professional practice by keeping accurate clinical records, undertaking

supervision and appraisal, maintaining HCPC registration and mandatory

training, and contributing to audit, research and quality improvement

activities.

To

provide clinical guidance and professional support to

junior colleagues and students, contributing to their learning and development

while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to understand and apply

occupational therapy approaches

Job responsibilities

To assess functional

abilities, cognition, executive functioning and sensory needs where clinically

appropriate, identifying difficulties that may affect an individuals ability

to manage everyday activities safely and effectively.

To recommend suitable

equipment, adaptations and environmental changes, liaising with housing, benefits,

education, employment and community services to address practical needs and

improve the individuals circumstances.

To coordinate care where

required, contributing specialist occupational therapy input to MDT reviews,

CPA processes, clinical formulations and referrals while ensuring effective

communication and continuity across services.

To assess and manage risks

associated with functional activities, self-neglect, vulnerability and

community environments, escalating safeguarding concerns and following relevant

Trust procedures, legislation and risk-management requirements.

To maintain high standards

of professional practice by keeping accurate clinical records, undertaking

supervision and appraisal, maintaining HCPC registration and mandatory

training, and contributing to audit, research and quality improvement

activities.

To

provide clinical guidance and professional support to

junior colleagues and students, contributing to their learning and development

while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to understand and apply

occupational therapy approaches

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration. Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of occupational assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary working. Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice, with good communication and risk-management skills. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and relevant clinical information systems

System Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and electronic patient record systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and multidisciplinary working within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) Desirable
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Mandatory
• Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and care-planning systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of local community mental health services and support pathways Desirable

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration. Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of occupational assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary working. Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice, with good communication and risk-management skills. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and relevant clinical information systems

System Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and electronic patient record systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and multidisciplinary working within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) Desirable
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Mandatory
• Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and care-planning systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of local community mental health services and support pathways Desirable

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 .

Additional information

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 2, Arden street

Stratford upon Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 2, Arden street

Stratford upon Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To assess functional

abilities, cognition, executive functioning and sensory needs where clinically

appropriate, identifying difficulties that may affect an individuals ability

to manage everyday activities safely and effectively.

To recommend suitable

equipment, adaptations and environmental changes, liaising with housing, benefits,

education, employment and community services to address practical needs and

improve the individuals circumstances.

To coordinate care where

required, contributing specialist occupational therapy input to MDT reviews,

CPA processes, clinical formulations and referrals while ensuring effective

communication and continuity across services.

To assess and manage risks

associated with functional activities, self-neglect, vulnerability and

community environments, escalating safeguarding concerns and following relevant

Trust procedures, legislation and risk-management requirements.

To maintain high standards

of professional practice by keeping accurate clinical records, undertaking

supervision and appraisal, maintaining HCPC registration and mandatory

training, and contributing to audit, research and quality improvement

activities.

To

provide clinical guidance and professional support to

junior colleagues and students, contributing to their learning and development

while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to understand and apply

occupational therapy approaches

Experience

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC registration. Relevant post-registration experience working with adults with mental health needs. Experience of occupational assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary working. Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice, with good communication and risk-management skills. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and relevant clinical information systems

System Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS clinical systems and electronic patient record systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures, information governance, confidentiality and data protection requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, procedures and clinical governance requirements Mandatory
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and multidisciplinary working within Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) Desirable
• Knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Mandatory
• Knowledge of risk assessment, risk management and care-planning systems Mandatory
• Knowledge of local community mental health services and support pathways Desirable