Barnet Community Occupational Therapist Team Lead

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnet Community Occupational Therapist Team Lead in London leads a specialist and complex caseload of adults with severe mental illness and co-morbidities, delivering comprehensive OT assessments and tailored interventions. You will plan, implement, and evaluate recovery‑oriented care to promote independence and wellbeing.

You will supervise the OT team, coordinate with primary care and community services, and apply trauma‑informed practice to support safe engagement in meaningful activities

Qualifications

• Manage a specialist and complex caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness.
• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and person-centred interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise an occupational therapy team in Barnet.
• Plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions to support recovery, independence and wellbeing.
• Coordinate with primary care, community mental health teams and specialist services.
• Promote trauma-informed and recovery‑oriented approaches to care.

Job description

Barnet Community Occupational Therapist Team Lead

Manage a specialist and complex caseload of service users with severe and enduring mental illness, including those with physical health comorbidities and complex psychosocial needs. Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments, identifying functional needs, risks, and goals. Plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based, person-centred interventions aimed at promoting recovery, independence, and wellbeing. Deliver both individual and group interventions, using graded activity and therapeutic approaches to achieve meaningful outcomes. Monitor, review, and adapt care plans to ensure interventions remain effective, safe, and responsive to changing needs. Support service users to navigate and access appropriate services, including primary care, community mental health teams, and specialist services. Apply advanced clinical reasoning to support managed risk-taking, enabling individuals to engage in meaningful occupations safely. Promote a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach, recognising the impact of trauma, inequality, and social determinants on mental health. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.