# Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/adult-social-care-occupational-therapist/20f0539c-6258-4f28-9fd2-224c6b23279a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/adult-social-care-occupational-therapist/20f0539c-6258-4f28-9fd2-224c6b23279a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stafford - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Community based - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T12:31:05.374Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Newcastle/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8097927 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8097927?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 6 Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist based in Newcastle Under Lyme, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Team supports adults within their own homes where the primary need is physical disability with long-term health conditions. The aim of OT intervention is to assist people to remain as independent as possible in the community and is an extremely rewarding role. You will work autonomously and carry your own caseload of patients and be part of our wider team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, Assistants and Administrative support workers to provide multidisciplinary services to adults with a range of conditions. We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine career development opportunities. We offer our Home of Learning suite and actively encourage our employees to develop their skills via a range of courses specific to your role. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations. This is a full-time role; however, part time applicants are welcome to apply. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel over a large geographical area. ### Main duties of the job You would benefit from having worked in a Social Care Occupational Therapy role previously or have relevant experience and transferrable skills from a community setting. As part of this role, you will be required to: - Use professional knowledge and judgement to consider the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. - Take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload. - Have knowledge of Moving and Handling people, specialist equipment, minor adaptation provision and assistive technology would be beneficial. - Have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role. For further information or informal discussion please contact Emma Holmes, Operational Lead Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Team (ICOTT) North Email: \[email protected\]  mobile: 07805746456 ## Job Details We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Community Occupational Therapy Team as a Band 6 Adult Social Care Occupational Therapist based in Newcastle Under Lyme, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands. The Team supports adults within their own homes where the primary need is physical disability with long-term health conditions. The aim of OT intervention is to assist people to remain as independent as possible in the community and is an extremely rewarding role. You will work autonomously and carry your own caseload of patients and be part of our wider team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, Assistants and Administrative support workers to provide multidisciplinary services to adults with a range of conditions. We are renowned for being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation with an ever-expanding portfolio of services. This means we offer our employees genuine career development opportunities. We offer our Home of Learning suite and actively encourage our employees to develop their skills via a range of courses specific to your role. In return for your passion and enthusiasm, we will offer you all the support you need and help you achieve your career aspirations. This is a full-time role; however, part time applicants are welcome to apply. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel over a large geographical area. ## Job Description You would benefit from having worked in a Social Care Occupational Therapy role previously or have relevant experience and transferrable skills from a community setting. As part of this role, you will be required to: Use professional knowledge and judgement to consider the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. Take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload. Have knowledge of Moving and Handling people, specialist equipment, minor adaptation provision and assistive technology would be beneficial. Have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership. ## Responsibilities Please find attached the full Job Description and Person Specification for more details of the role. For further information or informal discussion please contact Emma Holmes, Operational Lead Integrated Community Occupational Therapy Team (ICOTT) North Email: \[email protected\] mobile: 07805746456 ## Person Specification ### Training **Essential** - Post qualification courses in working with older people and people with physical disabilities - Attendance at relevant networks e.g. Special Interest Groups - Up to date field work/pre-registration student training ### Qualifications **Essential** - Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent - Registration with HCPC - Fieldwork educator’s accreditation. **Desirable** - Modules at Masters level - Evidence of further clinical study - Leadership experience/qualification - Membership of BAOT/COT ### Work Experience **Essential** - Relevant experience to the role including assessment and interventions for a wide range of disabilities - Ability to manage time and workload effectively - Working in a multidisciplinary team - Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of disability and life limiting conditions **Desirable** - Experience of using standardised assessments and outcome measures - Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 625.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10391804) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.