Occupational Therapy Practitioner - PICU

Occupational Therapy Practitioner – PICU

The closing date is 08 February 2026.

Innovative and creative Occupational Therapist wanted for a brand new Adolescent Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit.

Are you a compassionate and motivated OT looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We would love for you to join our newly established Adolescent Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Our CAMHS OT Team is seeking a resilient, enthusiastic, and dedicated practitioner to join our ward‑based team. This is your chance to be part of an innovative, fast‑paced service providing exceptional care to adolescents with complex mental health needs.

The service will follow a new model of working providing a 7‑day OT service, working the long day model alongside our nursing colleagues. You'll be part of an MDT working collaboratively with medical and psychological teams, to deliver therapeutic interventions and holistic care.

You will work with the young people offering them an Occupational Therapy assessment, interventions and discharge planning. Using VdT Model of Creative Ability, Model of Human Occupation and Sensory Integration Principles. You will also have the chance to help shape the development of this new service, ensuring the highest standards of care and evaluate this new way of working.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate & Resilient: Passionate about supporting young people through vulnerable stages of their journey.
• Team‑Focused: Ready to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Not looking for a regular 9‑5: Willing to work a long‑day model (07:00‑20:30) including some weekends.
• Good Communication skills
• Excited about the innovative and creative potential of OT.

You will be expected to:

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex needs, using evidence‑based/client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the occupational therapy services within a designated area / team.
• Regularly supervise occupational therapy students on practice placement.
• Develop skills and knowledge through participation in relevant training & learning opportunities.

Within our wider CAMHS OT Team, you'll be part of a service that invests in your growth, offering ongoing development and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the young people we work with.

We welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in applying for this post to get in contact with Jon Booth (AHP Lead‑Inpatient CAMHS)  Jonathan or Wendy Link (Advanced OT Practitioner) wend Tel:  for an informal conversation prior to submitting an application.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high‑quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well‑being and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve now and in the future.

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…