We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Occupational Therapist Assistant to join the Integrated Mental Health Team in East Staffs , based in Burton.You will join a developing and innovative service that aims to provide the right care and treatment at the right time, to individuals within the area. You will become part of an established multi-disciplinary team that has a strong emphasis on delivering evidence based psychological interventions to meet the needs of individuals with secondary mental health needs within our neighbourhood.We are looking for someone who has experience, relevant knowledge and a passion to be working with mental health service users, contributing to delivery of a package of care to promote recovery. Applicants need to be able to demonstrate drive and motivation in providing recovery based Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early depending on the volume of applications we receive.Main duties of the jobYou will work within our Integrated Mental Health Team. You will be supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist within the service. You will be expected to provide Occupational Therapy based interventions under the direction and supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist.You will remain the responsibility of the registered Occupational Therapist, often working without direct supervision in a variety of community settings, including the service user’s own home.Your caseload will reflect your role as an Occupational Therapy Assistant working within secondary mental health care and consist of delegated work from a registered clinician. This work may include but is not restricted to carrying out various standardised and non-standardised assessments, implementing Occupational Therapy based interventions and feeding back to both the Occupational Therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team.About usBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by:
- Supporting your career development and progression.
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccination every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.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.DetailsDate posted09 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number301-JC-25-7238001Job locationsHorninglow ClinicBurton on TrentDE13 0TFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesCheck out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT – YouTubeDevelopment and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT – YouTubeYou will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, which includes other allied health professionals, nursing, medics, social workers and psychology. Your role will involve working closely with other agencies, carers, service users, families, the local community and Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring continuity of service is provided at a high level.If you would like any further information, or wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact Yasmine Girling (Neighbourhood Lead) on 0300 303 3427Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesCheck out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT – YouTubeDevelopment and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT – YouTubeYou will have the opportunity to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, which includes other allied health professionals, nursing, medics, social workers and psychology. Your role will involve working closely with other agencies, carers, service users, families, the local community and Community Mental Health Teams, ensuring continuity of service is provided at a high level.If you would like any further information, or wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact Yasmine Girling (Neighbourhood Lead) on 0300 303 3427Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health, Social care, or Education
SkillsEssential
- Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function
Desirable
- Experience working alongside Occupational Therapists.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health, Social care, or Education
SkillsEssential
- Awareness of needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Awareness of the needs of individuals from diverse social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate information (verbal and written) effectively in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation.
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function
Desirable
- Experience working alongside Occupational Therapists.