Occupational Therapist

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their redesigned psychosis service. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based interventions to support individuals in regaining independence and improving their quality of life. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, the ideal candidate will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and facilitate group interventions aimed at recovery and empowerment. Passion for mental health and commitment to service user involvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupational therapy, particularly with mental health needs.
• Strong skills in conducting assessments and managing care plans.
• Ability to facilitate group-based interventions and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational needs assessments for service users referred to OT.
• Lead and facilitate a variety of group-based interventions.
• Manage a clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.

Job description

We're offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our redesigned psychosis service, delivering evidence-based pathways and support for Bromley residents. This role is all about making a real difference--helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through interventions that boost daily living, social engagement, and vocational skills. You'll collaborate with a talented, experienced Occupational Therapy team, playing a key role in shaping, delivering, and evaluating OT across these new pathways. If you're passionate about recovery, inclusion, and empowering people to thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational needs assessments for service users referred to OT.
• Co‑produce personalised goals and deliver tailored interventions aligned with individual care plans.
• Lead and facilitate a variety of group-based interventions that promote recovery, empowerment, and readiness for discharge where appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues to identify service users' functional needs and enhance clinical outcomes.
• Manage a clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
• Act as Care Co‑ordinator and/or vocational lead where appropriate.
• Identify and work towards OT goals as part of the multi‑disciplinary care plan.
• Deliver OT‑specific assessments and interventions in both individual and group formats.
• Use specialist mental health and OT assessment tools and treatment techniques.
• Provide interventions in various settings to ensure effective care.
• Promote independence through daily living, social, and vocational skills.
• Assess for and provide equipment to enhance independence.
• Monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment plans to measure progress and outcomes.
• Deliver services within the Care Programme Approach framework.
• Apply a high level of understanding of disability and provide life skills training.
• Prioritise referrals and manage effective discharge planning.
• Contribute to and carry out risk assessments and management plans.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT).
• Supervise support workers and OT students on placement.
• Participate in service development, research, and audit activities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date electronic and written records in line with Trust standards.
• Ensure practice is evidence‑based and aligned with national guidelines and legislation.
• Attend mandatory training and maintain a CPD portfolio.
• Promote service user involvement and uphold Trust values.

Values

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care