Occupational Therapist

South London and Maudsley NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their Community Mental Health team in London. The role involves delivering person-centred care, collaborating with various professionals, and supporting clients in achieving their recovery goals. This position promises a rewarding career in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing community engagement and individual well-being.

Benefits

Line management supervision

Professional supervision from Clinical Lead

Regular CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Ability to support clients in developing functional skills for independent living.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused care planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support clients in developing functional skills for independent living.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement recovery-focused care plans.
• Promote social inclusion and community engagement.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Person-centred care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Functional skills support

Community engagement

Job description

Job overview

The Community Mental Health Dulwich Team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex mental health needs across Southwark. Based at St Giles House, Camberwell - we’re seeking acreative and forward-thinking Occupational Therapistto join us full-time.

This is a valued role in a well-established service, where you’ll empower clients to reach recovery goals, build confidence, and regain independence. The OT will work collaboratively with individuals, supporting them to co-produce interventions that optimise recovery and bring more meaning and purpose to daily living.

The successful candidate will receive:

• Line management supervision from the Team Manager.
• Professional supervision from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for community services.
• Regular Peer Support from the Southwark Community OT network, including regular CPD and training opportunities – sharing resources, practice approach ideas and evidence-based interventions.
• Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or queries you may have about this role.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support clients in developing functional skills for independent living.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement recovery-focused care plans.
• Promote social inclusion and community engagement.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

The team is based in Camberwell and has good transport links.