Occupational Therapist

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as an Occupational Therapist within a dynamic and supportive environment. The role offers a rotational post across various community and inpatient settings, providing vital skills and experiences for career advancement within West London NHS Trust. Benefit from regular supervision and comprehensive training while making a tangible difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Motivated and flexible approach to patient care.
• New graduates or current Band 5 occupational therapists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload, assessing, planning, and implementing interventions.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve patient-centered goals.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Evidence-based practice

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, thriving organisation to consolidate and further advance your career and skill set?

We are looking for a motivated and flexible occupational therapist to join an exciting cross-trust rotation in West London, covering community rehabilitation, inpatient rehab, rapid response, mental health inpatient and community, neuro, home first, discharge hub, and wheelchair services.

This is an ideal opportunity for new graduates, those qualifying in the next 3 months, or current Band 5 occupational therapists seeking to build experience within a supportive, friendly environment. It offers an excellent insight into modern healthcare delivery across various settings in the Borough of Hounslow.

Band 5 Rotational Occupational Therapists receive regular supervision with senior clinicians, preceptorship meetings, monthly OT meetings, and rotation-specific training as part of the Band 5 competency programme.

Each rotation lasts 6 months; however, the post holder may rotate earlier or later depending on service needs.

The role involves managing a caseload, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions using evidence-based/best practice approaches, working towards patient-centered goals within the speciality and as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Working for your organisation

Community healthcare is unique within the NHS. It provides personalised care that helps people retain their independence. It’s the NHS at its best, and the difference you make is tangible.

West London NHS Trust is among the UK's most diverse healthcare providers, offering a range of mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. The Trust manages Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals nationally, renowned internationally.

Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England, and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also offers mental and physical healthcare in Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham. We employ over 5,000 staff, with 59% from BME backgrounds. Our projected turnover for 2024-25 is over £500 million.

The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’.

We are an active partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and lead the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Ann Murray, Workforce Development Coordinator, at [e-mail].