Band 5 Occupational Therapist

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Flitwick is searching for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist dedicated to delivering comprehensive mental health care. You'll work within a multidisciplinary team while using the Model of Human Occupation to support recovery. The role emphasizes professional growth and offers relocation support. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals in need.

Benefits

Supportive induction period

Monthly CPD events

Relocation scheme up to £10,000

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Ability to manage an OT clinical caseload.
• Clear understanding of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate to provide comprehensive care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support clients and their carers in recovery.

Skills

Compassionate approach to mental health recovery

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience with Mental Health interventions

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

You will be responsible for delivering specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for adults with mental health needs, using tools based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Your work will be recovery-focused and client-centred, supporting individuals to achieve their goals in self-care, productivity, and leisure.

As a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, your assessments will inform care planning and contribute to safe, positive discharge planning. You will help further develop the OT role within the team through a mix of 1:1 interventions, group work, and community-based support, enabling clients to access local resources as part of their recovery journey.

You will be supported with a structured induction, regular managerial and professional supervision, and monthly OT CPD opportunities. If you are newly qualified, we will support you through your preceptorship. Professional development is actively encouraged through ongoing training and the appraisal process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral member of the Community Team to ensure holistic care for service users.
• Collaborate with other OTs and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Support clients and their carers with a compassionate approach to mental health recovery.
• Participate in professional supervision, CPD events, and service development.

What We Offer:

• A supportive induction period to help you reach your full potential.
• Regular managerial and professional supervision to support your career development.
• Monthly CPD events and opportunities for quality improvement and professional development.
• A team that values staff well-being, with a focus on creating a positive and inclusive working environment.

We welcome all enquiries - come and see what we have to offer! We are a flexible working friendly organisation and can accommodate a flexible working arrangement. We are also offering a relocation scheme that could support you with up to £10,000 for removal and associated expenses.

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist looking to develop your skills in a supportive community mental health setting? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for an individual who enjoys working with adults with mental health needs and who is confident in managing an OT clinical caseload.

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.