Occupational Therapist

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join an established Occupational Therapy team on Ward 5 Neuropsychiatry inpatient service, Harplands Hospital. This is a substantive role, 22.5 hours per week.

On Ward 5 we provide evidence based, research led, person centred assessment, creating an innovative service. Working in partnership with patients and carers to maximise choice, independence and rehabilitation opportunities for adults with mental health needs as a result of a neurological disorder or brain injury.

You will need to be flexible and willing to work in an acute environment, where prompt assessment and decision making are necessary to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital. You will also need the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and with community providers.

Our MDT is made up of a wide range of professions with specialist knowledge of the field, this include consultant psychiatrists, nurses, HCSW's, psychology, SALT, OT's & Physiotherapists. The service also works closely with our community neuropsychiatry service to support our service users to reach their potential through assessment of their needs and abilities.

This post will provide an opportunity to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the development of local strategies pertaining to Occupational Therapy.
• To follow the national Occupational Therapy standards and guidelines incorporating national and local professional strategies and clinical guidelines for the introduction of evidence-based practice.
• To follow all clinical and professional protocols, standards and care pathways within Occupational Therapy and the service.
• To participate in any clinically led research using he principles of evidence-based practice.To assist qualified staff in the provision of clinical supervision.
• To act at all times in accordance with the Health Professions Councils Professional Code of Conduct. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post holder's autonomous practice. To ensure good standard of clinical practice, maintaining effective caseload management.
• To plan, organise, administer and/or supervise occupational therapy goal orientated evidence-based practice.
• To plan monitor, evaluate and modify treatment
• To develop and practice leadership skills.
• To apply an understanding of Neuropsychiatric conditions and provide appropriate training and advice

About us
As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 232-SPL-8131488
Job locations: Harplands Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and comprehensive channel of communication that maintains a high standard of professionalism and respects patients dignity and confidentiality.
• To establish and maintain robust communication networks with patients, carers and members of the MDT and across the Trust.
• Promote communication with key relationships
• Promote awareness of Neuropsychiatry by participating in training as directed by senior staff.
• To work in partnership with other NHS and local organisations to develop strategic relationship
• To participate in any project to develop aspects of health promotion, wellbeing and social care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of working within Mental Health Services or Neurology Services.

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address: Harplands Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6TH, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Hannah Stone, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.