Occupational Therapist

NHS; Northolt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Northolt seeks a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT). Responsibilities include providing person-centred care and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered, and have experience in community mental health services. Join us to support mental and physical health needs of the community.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Considerable post qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent Occupational Therapist.
• Clear indication of an interest in the relevant Mental Health area.
• Experience of community-based mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a person centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload.
• Implement a framework of care reflective of holistic needs.
• Lead on evaluation and development of occupational therapy in the MINT service.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Evidence-based practice

Community mental health

Education

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Practice placement educator training

Clinical supervision training

Job description

Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting individuals in the community? Do you share our Trust values of Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring?

We offer a supportive working environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and development. Join our friendly MINT service!

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic OT who is as passionate about caring for our service users as we are to join us to deliver integrated, personalised, place-based and well-coordinated care for adults.

Our Trust is at the forefront of improving the way we provide mental health care in the communities we serve, focusing on supporting people's mental health, alongside their physical health and social care needs. Our teams work closely with GPs, social services, the voluntary sector and other organisations to offer treatment and care in a more integrated - or joined up way.

We are at the forefront of developing and delivering. We've called this new model of community-based mental health care our Mental Health Integrated Network Team -MINT!

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To provide a person centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users, situated within the MINT team with occupational therapists and other multi-disciplinary team members.

To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.

To use evidence-based principles to apply clinical skills and reasoning in occupational therapy, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation which include individual and group orientated approaches.

To be a resource for the team, providing occupational therapy professional guidance, and to lead on the evaluation and continued development of occupational therapy in the MINT service.

To provide leadership and to take responsibility for the direct supervision of less clinically experienced staff, link and peer support workers and students, including conducting Performance Development Reviews (PDR) as appropriate.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC Registered
• Clinical supervision training
• Practice placement educator training

Experience

• Considerable post qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent Occupational Therapist
• Clear indication of an interest in the relevant Mental Health area
• Supervision of O.T.s and support staff
• Demonstrated involvement in service development
• Experience of community based mental health services
• Research and audit experience
• Understanding of the needs of patients in the community

Knowledge

• Applied Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
• Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the community
• Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
• Ability to work autonomously
• Clear effective planning and decision-making skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Lead Occupational Therapist MINT Service