Occupational Therapist

Job summary Job Summary We are excited to advertise two exciting Occupational Therapy opportunities within South Warwickshire CMHT. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, bringing your Occupational Therapy skills, ideas and creativity to a service focused on recovery, independence and improving the lives of the people we support. The post holder will work within the South Warwickshire Community Mental Health Service, with our two main bases at Stratford Health Care and Leamington Spa. You will work flexibly across the South Warwickshire area, responding to the needs of the service and the people we support. This provides an excellent opportunity to work across a varied community environment and develop a broad range of clinical experience. You will have responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of high-quality Occupational Therapy to individuals, their families and carers through a range of evidence-based interventions. You will undertake specialist assessments and provide interventions designed to maximise recovery, independence and wellbeing, particularly when working with people with complex presentations and changing needs. You will also contribute your specialist OT knowledge to the wider multidisciplinary team and support colleagues through advice, supervision and shared learning. Main duties of the job We are excited to offertwo Occupational Therapist opportunities within South Warwickshire CMHT, providing an excellent opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and evidence-based interventions, supporting people to maximise recovery, independence and wellbeing through meaningful activity, self-care, productivity and leisure. You will work collaboratively with service users, families, carers and the wider MDT, contributing your specialist OT knowledge to care planning, reviews and service development Carry out comprehensive specialist assessments for clients with complex presentations, including behaviours that challenge, sensory integration, engagement, Interpret clinical and non-clinical information, using clinical reasoning skills to accurately diagnose and develop specific treatment plans. Such clients may be in their own home, community, in hospital or attending clinics or other out-patient setting. About us Candidate Information Pack Dec 24 Joining CWPT means becoming part of a friendly, inclusive and forward-thinking organisation where there are opportunities to learn, grow and make a genuine difference. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and development opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service. Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring. Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars/vehicles, Cycle to Work, home and electronics schemes, gym membership and more. NHS and employee discount schemes, providing savings across a wide range of retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues and other services. Dedicated wellbeing support, including access to an in-house counselling service, external support helpline and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Staff networks and support groups, helping colleagues connect, share experiences and create an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel they belong. We are always looking for people who share our passion for improving lives, promoting wellbeing and making a positive difference within our communities. If you are someone who brings compassion, works collaboratively, strives for excellence and treats everyone with integrity and respect, we would love you to consider joining us. Details Date posted 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 444-8301513-MH Job locations Stratford health care Building 2, Arden street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6NQ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their own professional practice, including the effective management of their caseload and delivery of high-quality direct clinical care. They will work within the relevant professional code of conduct, scope of practice and legal and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that care is delivered safely, ethically and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. The post holder will obtain and appropriately record informed consent from service users at each contact, where required, in line with Trust policy. The post holder will: Undertake comprehensive specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for people presenting with complex and often changing mental health needs. This will inclu