Forensic Occupational Therapist Lead - Step-Down Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tooting; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Forensic Outreach Service, supporting a new step-down service opening in January 2027. You will deliver MOHO-informed assessments and recovery-focused interventions, contribute to risk management and supervise junior staff.

You will operate within a multidisciplinary team across community and inpatient settings, participate in MAPPA and CPA reviews, promote equality, and support

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Evidence of post-registration training relevant to mental health or forensic practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MOHO-informed occupational therapy assessments and recovery-focused interventions.
• Contribute to risk assessment and management, care planning and MAPPA reviews.
• Manage a defined caseload across community and clinical settings.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior staff and students.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and participate in MDT decisions.
• Support service development initiatives and audits.
• Work within the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act as appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Critical reflection

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy

Post-registration training in mental health/forensic practice

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Forensic Outreach Service, supporting a new step-down service opening in January 2027. You will deliver MOHO-informed assessments and recovery-focused interventions, contribute to risk management and supervise junior staff.

You will operate within a multidisciplinary team across community and inpatient settings, participate in MAPPA and CPA reviews, promote equality, and support