Adults In-Patient Occupational Therapy Lead

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adults In-Patient Occupational Therapy Lead to join their dynamic team in the Greater London area. This role involves providing assessment and treatment programs to clients in inpatient settings, ensuring a client-centered approach to therapy. You will lead a small team, working collaboratively with other professionals to enhance patient care and support reintegration into the community. With a focus on mental health, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing challenges. Join a supportive organization that values teamwork, kindness, and diversity while enjoying NHS benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave

Discounts

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience with adults with mental and physical health issues.
• Experience working with mental health clients and understanding relevant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment programmes to clients on inpatient wards.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.

Skills

Supervising and appraising junior staff and students

Functional assessments

Managing a small OT team

Teaching skills for staff and students

Effective documentation and report writing

Experience in inpatient and community settings

Use of MOHO and outcome measures

Service development contributions

Relating to diverse social backgrounds

Education

Dip. COT/ MSc OT/ BSc OT

Additional relevant training (e.g., Sensory Integration)

Job description

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Adults In-Patient Occupational Therapy Lead, London Borough of Haringey

Client:

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Location:

London Borough of Haringey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

8415d6a684e6

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

The Acute Occupational Therapy Inpatient Team provides assessment and treatment programmes to clients on the three Adults inpatient wards (Sunflower, Tulip and Daisy). The Team offers both Specialist Therapy assessments and a needs-led, client-centred activity and therapy programme on the wards and in the therapy department nearby.

Clients often present with acute or enduring mental health symptoms, sometimes with co-existing physical diagnoses. Some are detained under the Mental Health Act and require support to reintegrate into the community post-admission.

The therapy involves functional assessments and providing professional advice that informs risk assessments and discharge plans, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

The Team Leader provides professional leadership to ensure integrated occupational therapy services across the wards.

Main duties of the job

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) has been strengthening since 2021, forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.

Why join us?

• Achieve more for North Central London residents and patients through collaboration.
• Deliver up-to-date mental health care practices.
• Transform and create a positive environment for service users, staff, and visitors.
• Foster a great workplace culture with flexible working and wellbeing initiatives.
• Enjoy NHS benefits like generous leave, discounts, and pension schemes.

Employees should behave in accordance with our Trusts’ values: kindness, respect, teamwork, simplicity, and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work at different locations as needed within the Trusts' areas, including temporary or permanent changes.

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for specifics.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Dip. COT/ MSc OT/ BSc OT
• Additional relevant training (e.g., Sensory Integration)

Skills

• Supervising and appraising junior staff and students
• Functional assessments
• Managing a small OT team
• Teaching skills for staff and students
• Effective documentation and report writing
• Experience in inpatient and community settings
• Use of MOHO and outcome measures
• Service development contributions
• Relating to diverse social backgrounds

Experience

• Working with mental health clients and understanding relevant conditions
• Minimum 5 years postgraduate clinical experience with adults with mental and physical health issues
• Handling challenging behaviors and risk factors
• Sound clinical judgment and reasoning
• Experience with diverse social and ethnic groups
• Managing workload and priorities independently
• Implementing service improvements and organizing events