Occupational Therapist | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, CV11 5DN |
| Company: | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7619363/444-7619363-MH |
Summary
The Band 5 Occupational Therapist will join the multidisciplinary urgent care CAMHS Service, delivering therapeutic day provision and“think family” community support for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties. The Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in supporting a recovery-focused environment where early intervention and intensive support are key.
The post holder will work as part of the Think Family Outreach Team with the aim to support children, young people and their families who are in emotional distress and either at risk of requiring crisis intervention from Crisis and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) or Acute Hospital Settings. The clinical offer is tailored to suit each individual young person/family's needs and focus on empowerment and skills
The post holder will provide clinical assistance and support to the professional qualified staff in the delivery of a range of Psychoeducation interventions to support the crisis management and recovery.
1. To effectively manage a caseload of children and young people with mental health and occupational performance needs based on the nature, complexity and urgency of each individual case.
2. To plan and provide occupational therapy in consultation with other colleagues and work in a range of settings as appropriate (e.g. community, health centre’s).
3. To adopt a family centred and trauma informed approach to therapy, collaborating with children and young people (and/or carer(s) where appropriate) in all aspects of the therapy process (assessment, planning, evaluation, reporting).
4. To select and conduct specific specialist occupational therapy assessments, addressing the physical, emotional wellbeing, psychosocial, behavioural, perceptual, cognitive, sensory and environmental needs of clients.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
This role is ideal for an early-career Occupational Therapist looking to develop specialist skills in child and adolescent mental health within a supportive and innovative team. You will receive regular supervision, access to CPD opportunities, and be encouraged to contribute to service development initiatives.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Dec 2025