Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Mental Health Occupational Therapy Team, where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

About the Role

The post holder, in collaboration with the Team, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, treatment and support of people within the Service.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive induction, training, and CPD opportunities

Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health care

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will:

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

The service is provided in a variety of community and inpatient settings, and you will be required to work across different specialist areas. Please note that at times, the service may be reduced to inpatient setting only.

To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placement.

To provide leadership for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor.

Supervise Band 5 staff and Occupational therapy assistants where appropriate.

To contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy Service.

To maintain HCPC registration and to continually seek to improve performance through reflection, supervision and learning.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-IOW-9550

Job locations

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy
State registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work.
Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software e.g. Microsoft Office to support Occupational Therapy interventions.
Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation
Demonstrated applied knowledge of Health, safety and risk awareness
Demonstrate current clean driving licence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Occupational Therapy
State registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Demonstrated relevant post graduate training for area of work.
Demonstrated broad knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
Demonstrated application of the Occupational Therapy process with defined client groups
Demonstrated applied knowledge of treatment techniques relevant to improve and maintain Occupational Performance and Processing for the defined client group.
Demonstrated applied knowledge of effective planning and coordination of treatment packages.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software e.g. Microsoft Office to support Occupational Therapy interventions.
Demonstrated applied knowledge of current legislation
Demonstrated applied knowledge of Health, safety and risk awareness
Demonstrate current clean driving licence

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)