Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy for older adults and those with dementia. This role offers the chance to maintain clinical expertise while guiding a dedicated team in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional development and work-life balance, this organization provides a range of benefits, including flexible working options and career progression opportunities. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in mental health care.

Benefits

Generous pay and pensions

Flexible working options

Career development programs

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical mental health settings with older adults.
• Registered Occupational Therapist with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of occupational therapy for older adults.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to therapy teams.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Clinical Mental Health

Leadership Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Health Care Professionals Council Registration

Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

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Client:

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job overview

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in mental health with older people and people with dementia?

Do you have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a complex and varied caseload in specialist inpatient settings?

Are you able to lead others with strength, kindness and compassion?

We are looking for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead on the planning, co-ordination and delivery of occupational therapy provision across our mental health of older adults and dementia inpatient services recently rated by the CQC as outstanding in the caring domain.

This role provides the opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to maintain their clinical expertise in a hands-on role whilst in a leadership position to ensure high quality Occupational Therapy provision is provided to the people we serve.

We are committed to provide the very best for our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. For this role we offer training and development in physical health skills, model of human occupation assessment tools, occupational formulation and SMART goal setting, sensory informed approaches and leadership.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist within the Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Inpatient Services is:

To lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of Occupational Therapy provision within the Older Adults and Dementia Inpatient and Specialist Care services as part of the Psychological Medicine and Older Adult (PMOA) Directorate.

To have an element of clinical input through group work or individual complex cases with services users within the Older Adult and Dementia inpatient pathway. Using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupationally focused interventions for adults within the acute stage of their illness.

Working for our organisation

We provide acute inpatient services for older people with severe and complex mental health needs as well as services for adults of all ages who have dementia.

The Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist works across the following four sites to provide senior input and support to the ward based Occupational Therapy Teams;

• Aubrey Lewis 1 Ward, Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8AZ
• Hayworth Ward, Ladywell Unit, University Hospital Lewisham, London, SE13 6LW

Base negotiable with the successful candidate.

Benefits :

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website
• Other benefits include:
• Counselling services
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Staff restaurants

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide specialist advice on the assessment and intervention of service users’ occupational needs within the inpatient wards and specialist care services as clinically indicated.

To be an active member of the Senior Management Team within Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Inpatient Services.

Work in partnership with a range of other services to provide support and treatment to service users to facilitate the safe management of their needs.

To provide clinical and professional supervision to Occupational Therapists working on the inpatient wards and specialist care units, so as to monitor and implement professional standards of practice including input to staff appraisals and continuing professional development.

To liaise with other Occupational Therapy colleagues across older adults and dementia service provision in allocated boroughs and establish systems that promote effective communication and best access to borough-based services.

To provide clinical leadership for junior staff and students through supervision and training.

To act as a resource for the Professional Head of Therapies and other members of the PMOA Directorate and to carry out delegated duties and projects as requested.

Take responsibility for evidence-based clinical audits and service development initiatives.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
• Health Care Professionals Council Registration
• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists and/or Special Interest Group relevant to the role
• Evidence of recent or on-going post registration academic study relevant to practice
• Qualification and/or formal training in postural care and specialist seating
• Qualification and/or formal training in the use of sensory approaches
• Qualification and/or formal training in leadership Post-registration qualification

Experience

• Extensive post-qualification experience working as an Occupational Therapist in clinical mental health settings with older adults and people with dementia in the UK
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Supervisory experience of registered and non-registered staff.
• Experience of working in an inner city, multicultural environment
• Leadership and/or line management experience
• Experience of supervising newly qualified Occupational Therapists including as a Preceptor through the Preceptorship Programme
• Experience of leading on service development/quality improvement projects

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Specialist knowledge and advanced skill in the application of MOHO and other OT assessments, interventions and outcome measures relevant to the service user population
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of utilising a variety of assessment/clinical tools currently used in practice in relation to assessing/planning care needs and safety
• Demonstrate a clear professional understanding and practical experience of the Mental Health Act and its application
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and that of others within the multi-professional team
• Ability to lead on the delivery of high quality occupational therapy provision and inspire, motivate and coach supervisees and relevant others
• Special interest in mental health of older adults, dementia, falls and frailty and/or sensory approaches.
• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
• Knowledge of and skills in the use of sensory informed approaches.