Occupational Therapist

NHS Professionals; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. The role involves managing complex client caseloads, providing leadership, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across various services. Applicants must have an active HCPC registration and experience in mental health settings. Joining offers flexible working opportunities, competitive pay rates, and access to training and development resources.

Benefits

Flexible shift patterns

Weekly pay

NHS Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Community member activities

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Occupational Therapist with active HCPC Registration.
• Experience working in mental health services and/or acute inpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based interventions for complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Develop links with community services and promote employment pathways.
• Provide leadership for junior staff and students.

Skills

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Evidence-based interventions

Strong knowledge of mental health

Experience in acute inpatient settings

Education

Active HCPC Registration

Ongoing professional development (CPD)

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Trust: South London and Maudsley NHS Trust

Location: Multiple (please enquire for locations and job specifics)

Ward: Multiple (please enquire for locations and job specifics)

Reference ID: 87276 / 87277 / 87269

Pay Rates: £21.96

Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Flexible)

Number of Staff Required: 3

Why might this job interest you?

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced, mental health-trained Occupational Therapists to join teams across a wide range of services and locations. These opportunities are ideal for practitioners who are passionate about mental health care and motivated to build on their experience, develop new skills, and progress their careers.

As the UK's largest provider of NHS mental health services, SLaM delivers the widest range of high-quality inpatient, community, and substance misuse services across south London. Working in close partnership with King's College London and King's Health Partners, we offer a unique environment where high-quality care is combined with world-leading research and training.

Serving a population of 1.1 million across more than 230 services, SLaM offers staff the opportunity to work within a renowned organisation with a strong international reputation. Joining SLaM offers extensive learning and development opportunities, including involvement in academic research, clear progression pathways, and real opportunities to secure permanent or substantive roles within the Trust.

What you can add:

• Manage a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate group and 1-1 interventions, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop links with relevant community services and agencies, taking a lead in promoting employment and vocational pathways to support service users' recovery, inclusion, and reintegration.
• To provide leadership for junior staff and students, through supervision and appraisal.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT / MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects.

What you'll need:

• Must be a Qualified Occupational Therapist with an active HCPC Registration with no restrictions to practice.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
• Substantial experience working in mental health services and/or acute inpatient settings.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs.

Desirable:

• Forensic experience

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help – access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England