Job Description

Only open to internal MPFT employees


We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Advanced Occupational Therapist that has training and experience as a sensory integration practitioner to work with individuals with complex emotional needs based in clinic or community venues within South Staffordshire.



You would be working within the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) and the The Intensive Life Skills (ILS) Pathway to provide assessment and intervention for adults 17+ that have neurodevelopment conditions and that have complex emotional needs as part of the Adult Mental Health Service. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based interventions.



You will support the service as either a highly skilled Registered Occupational Therapist working within highly psychologically minded, enthusiastic, dedicated and supportive teams to support service-users who present with high levels of emotional distress and often have histories of complex trauma, neurodiversity and/or adverse experiences.



The services use therapeutic models including Structured Clinical Management (SCM), attachment theory, behavioural theory, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Treatment. Use will use the skills that you have to provide personalised care and treatment plans to ensure individuals sensory integration and processing needs are being met within a multi-disciplinary team.



As a Mental Health Community Practitioner 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:

Providing Clinical Leadership for Occupational Therapists (OT) via training, consultation by contributing to the development of the service for service users with complex emotional needs. Providing clinical and caseload supervision, advice and guidance from an OT perspective working flexibly across the system and in partnership with other agencies. Contribute to the coordination of Multidisciplinary Teams caseload to reduce and where possible improve outcomes for those with complex emotional needs and co-existing neurodevelopmental conditions, and be responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified. The post holder will be responsible for specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention coordination, in accordance with an agreed MDT care plan, for adults with identified sensory integration and processing differences, their families and carers through specialised coordination of occupational therapy assessment and interventions.

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.



Please see attached the 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



We actively support and encourage our employees to undertake subsequent training aiding their personal development.



You will need to travel independently over a large geographical area and will require suitable transport.