Band 5 Occupational Therapist

West London NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit. The role involves providing client-centred care, working within a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of the occupational therapy service. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a positive difference in service users' lives. Opportunities for training and supervision are provided.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Training opportunities

Networking with peers

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with a recognized body.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centred occupational therapy to a caseload of service users.
• Develop and implement a holistic care framework.
• Supervise less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Client-centred care

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Job description

We are looking for a band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our award winning well respected Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit Occupational Therapy team.

We are looking for someone who is interested in and committed to making a positive difference in service users lives through group and individual work.

The post holder will work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to grow and develop the OT role.

We offer regular supervision and training for all our staff along with regular PDR's. The OT's are part of a wider AHP team within West London NHS Trust and are given the opportunity to link in and network with peers, AHP Forum and regular training and events.

Responsibilities

• To provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs, within the local services working with multi-disciplinary team members and the occupational therapy team.
• To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.
• To work under the supervision of a senior or professional lead/head occupational therapist, to apply clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, which include individual and group orientated approaches.
• To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the occupational therapy service, as well as taking responsibility for the direct supervision of less clinically experienced qualified staff, support staff and occupational therapy students.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.