Mental Health Occupational Therapist- Intensive Life Skills Team
Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist to work within our Intensive Life Skills Pathway based in clinic or community venues within South Staffordshire (Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton, Uttoxeter, Cannock, Stafford and Seisdon).
The Intensive Life Skills (ILS) Pathway is a multi-disciplinary Mental Health Team providing assessment and intervention for adults 17+ experiencing complex emotional difficulties as part of the Adult Mental Health Service.
You will support the service as a highly skilled HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist working with a highly psychologically minded, enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive team to about support service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress and often have histories of complex trauma, neurodiversity and/or adverse experiences.
The pathway uses therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. The successful candidate will be offered to attend the (DBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Essential skills training, to use the knowledge and skills learnt in combining individual and workshop-based interventions.
You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Community Occupational Therapist, you will be expected to undertake holistic comprehensive assessments and formulation of complex clinical presentations, including risk assessments and risk management.
The role will involve:
- Delivering group based and individual interventions in line with the pathway model and utilising Structured Clinical Management (SCM). There will be a requirement to undertake the role of named worker for a caseload of service users.
- Some individual and group-based interventions are being delivered remotely, and the successful candidate will therefore have strong ICT skills and be able to communicate effectively with others through technology.
- Participate in both delivering and receiving a range of clinical supervision and professional and clinical development within the pathway.
- Provide consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health professionals working within the Integrated Community Mental Health Services and Older Adults service and other areas of the Trust where identified as appropriate.
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 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
301-JC-25-7459223
Job locations
Lichfield/Stafford
Lichfield/Stafford
ST16 3SR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please check out the below videos showcasing why MPFT is a great place to work and to grow your career:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy plus post qualification knowledge and experience to post graduate diploma level as outlined in JD
- BAOT Registered
- Member of COT
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience of leading/contributing to assessing, reviewing and implementing of care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Dip COT or degree in Occupational Therapy plus post qualification knowledge and experience to post graduate diploma level as outlined in JD
- BAOT Registered
- Member of COT
- Health And Care Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience of leading/contributing to assessing, reviewing and implementing of care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lichfield/Stafford
Lichfield/Stafford
ST16 3SR
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lichfield/Stafford
Lichfield/Stafford
ST16 3SR
Employer's website
Salary range
- £38,682 - £46,580 per year