Band 5 Occupational Therapist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their mental health unit. This role involves providing client-centred care to service users, developing holistic frameworks, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include a BSc in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. The position offers regular supervision and training opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Application of core OT skills and OT process.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Group work skills

Organisational ability

Ability to build rapport

Computer literacy

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC Registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit Occupational Therapy team. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to develop the OT role, with regular supervision and training provided. The OT team is part of a wider AHP group within West London NHS Trust, offering connections with peers, AHP Forum and regular training and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs, within local services and in collaboration with multidisciplinary team members.
• Develop and implement a holistic care framework reflecting the seven pillars of clinical governance.
• Under supervision of a senior or lead OT, apply clinical skills in assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, including individual and group approaches.
• Contribute to the evaluation and ongoing development of the OT service; supervise less experienced staff, support staff and OT students where appropriate.

About us

West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider delivering a range of mental health, physical health care and community services. The Trust operates Broadmoor Hospital and provides high, low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs, as well as mental and physical health care in Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500m (2024-25). The Trust is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated Outstanding.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 per year inclusive of 20% HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 222-H&F-044

Job location: H and F Mental Health Unit, 37 Claybrook Road, London W6 8NF

Person Specification

Qualifications (essential): BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification; HCPC Registration.

Experience (essential): Application of core OT skills and OT process; multidisciplinary team working; typically achieved Band 5 sub-set KSF through a 12-month preceptorship.

Desirable: Experience of working in mental health; involvement in research and clinical audit; experience supervising students and staff.

Knowledge (essential): Mental health diagnoses/presentations; core OT process; research methodology; models of practice; group work theory and practice; clinical and environmental risk; equality and diversity; principles of clinical governance. Desirable: clinical/case supervision training; knowledge of current legislation including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management; practice placement education training.

Skills (essential): Effective written and verbal communication; group work skills; organisational ability; ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues; evidence of OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation; use of standardised assessments and outcome measures; ability to work independently and as part of a team; computer literacy. Desirable: ability to apply research-based practice; supervisory skills; ability to present at study days and conferences; contribution to service development and training of others; ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.

Other requirements (essential): Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice; strong professional identity; ability to reflect and identify CPD needs; active participation in supervision and constructive feedback; high initiative, innovation and self-motivation.

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer

West London NHS Trust

Address: H and F Mental Health Unit, 37 Claybrook Road, London, W6 8NF

Employer's website: westlondon.nhs.uk