Mental Health Occupational Therapist – Team Lead & Development

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Mental Health Integrated Network Team. The role involves providing mental health care and occupational therapy interventions to support individuals with various mental health diagnoses, promoting their health and wellbeing. Candidates must hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. The trust emphasizes a supportive environment and offers training opportunities, making it an ideal place for career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Staff wellbeing and support

Training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with a BSc (Hons) or equivalent.
• Registered on the HCPC register.
• Relevant post-qualified OT experience in Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centred mental health care and occupational therapy interventions.
• Develop and implement a framework of care reflecting a holistic approach.
• Use evidence-based principles in occupational therapy assessment and planning.

Skills

Organisational ability

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues

Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation

Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team

Group work skills

Education

Professional qualification (BSc (Hons) or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy

Registered Occupational Therapist on the HCPC register

Job description

A leading healthcare trust in Greater London is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its Mental Health Integrated Network Team. The role involves providing mental health care and occupational therapy interventions to support individuals with various mental health diagnoses, promoting their health and wellbeing. Candidates must hold a professional qualification in Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC. The trust emphasizes a supportive environment and offers training opportunities, making it an ideal place for career development.