Occupational Therapist

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; Royal Borough of Greenwich; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer Lond

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe

Résumé du poste

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team in London. The role involves delivering advanced OT assessments and interventions in a community setting, with supervision and leadership duties over time.

You will develop personalised care plans, apply evidence-based practice, and work within CPA guidelines to support diverse service users. Regular supervision and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Experience of working in a community setting, with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in complex and challenging situations.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy clinical expertise.
• Coordinate care for identified service users as part of CPA.
• Develop and monitor personalised care plans and risk assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions in community settings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Undertake supervision and contribute to clinical governance and audit.

Connaissances

HCPC registration

Community setting experience

Communication skills

Formation

OT degree

Description du poste

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 13 November 2026

The post holder will complete advanced occupational therapy assessments and deliver occupationaltherapy interventions on an individual and group basis to service users who have diverse presentations,complex physical and psychological conditions. The post holder will also develop personalised care plans.The post holder will use evidence based practice, judgement and clinical reasoning within theiroccupational therapy role in community settings and apply patient centred principles to deliver safeinterventions based on robust risk assessment. The post holder will receive regular formal and informalsupervision and guidance, and over time, the post holder will provide leadership to others throughsupervision and appraisal.

Main duties of the job

Provide high quality Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.Responsible for the delivery of a range of evidence-based interventions which promoterecovery, social inclusion and normalisation for service users.Ensure continuous responsibility for coordinating the care of an identified group of serviceusers as part of a team, under the current Care Programme Approach (CPA).Manage challenging clinical situations and plan interventions whilst ensuring regularevaluation of the service users care plan.Critically evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions, in collaboration with serviceusers, carers and other professionals.Provide specialist clinical advice and contribute to clinical information on service usersprogress by attending meetings and ward rounds.Work in partnership with a range of other services to provide support and treatment toservice users to facilitate the safe management of their needs.Work within the safeguarding adults and children frameworks across the Trust, includingtaking on the role of enquiry officer when a safeguarding concern is allocated.Take responsibility for an evidence-based clinical audit.

About us

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.

Job responsibilities

Allied Health Professionals — North East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are excited to offer a full-time, permanent opportunity for a qualified Allied Health Professional to join our dedicated team at Red Oak Lodge. This role, based in Waltham Forest, offers a competitive salary within Band 5 (£32,073 - £39,043) and involves working 37.5 hours per week. This position provides a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in a community setting.

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

Allied Health Professionals — North East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are excited to offer a full-time, permanent opportunity for a qualified Allied Health Professional to join our dedicated team at Red Oak Lodge. This role, based in Waltham Forest, offers a competitive salary within Band 5 (£32,073 - £39,043) and involves working 37.5 hours per week. This position provides a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in a community setting.

At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to the communities we serve. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, creating a work culture where everyone feels supported and empowered to thrive. With a strong emphasis on professional development and wellbeing, we aim to ensure that our teams are equipped to make a real difference in people’s lives.

The Role

As an Allied Health Professional, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and support within a community setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals by providing tailored interventions and fostering independence. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will be highly valued.

• Provide evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to individuals in a community setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to develop and implement care plans that meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with professional standards and guidelines.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Demonstrated ability to work calmly and effectively in complex and challenging situations.
• Experience of working in a community setting, with strong communication and organisational skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team making a meaningful impact in the local community.
• Access to training opportunities and regular supervision to support your professional growth.
• Work within an organisation committed to inclusivity, career progression, and staff wellbeing.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our Community Mental Health Team working with Older Adults in Waltham Forest. Our team is based in Red Oak Lodge which is close to Leytonstone High Street and a number of major transport links (Central Line, Overground and bus routes).

The expectation of this post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work. The post holder will also perform advanced occupational therapy assessment to service users in the community who have diverse presentations, complex physical and psychological conditions.

The post holder will receive regular supervision, training and guidance in order to deliver the interventions in a safe and effective manner.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality Occupational Therapy clinical expertise and service.
• Ensure continuous responsibility for coordinating the care of an identified group of service users as part of the team, including acting as a care coordinator within the current Care Programme Approach (CPA).
• Manage challenging clinical situations and plan personalised interventions.
• Critically evaluate effectiveness of therapy interventions.
• Work within the Safeguarding Adults framework.
• Undertake generic risk assessments, specific occupational therapy assessments and identify the needs of service users.
• Be active in supervision, identify own learning needs and reflect on challenging situations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

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High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) or
• equivalent
• Occupational Therapy
• qualification
• Application Form
• Interview
• Assessment
• NVQ level 2 or
• equivalent standard of
• literacy and numeracy
• Application Form
• Current HCPC
• registration)
• Application Form
• Evidence of Continuous
• Professional
• Development
• Evidence of post
• qualification training

Experience

• In the process of
• completing/completed
• OT degree or masters
• Application Form
• Experience in the NHS
• working as an
• occupational therapist
• acceptable)
• Application Form
• Interview
• Assessing, planning,
• implementing,
• evaluating OT
• interventions
• Application Form
• Interview
• Working with other
• teams and agencies
• Application Form
• Interview
• Facilitate OT
• interventions within a
• range of different
• Application Form
• Interview
• Facilitate/lead groups
• for service users from
• variety of
• Application Form
• Interview
• Work with people who
• present with complex
• needs
• Application Form
• Interview
• with clients and carers
• in the community.
• Application Form
• Interview
• Experience of
• application of
• Standardised
• Assessments and
• Outcome Measures
• Application Form
• Interview
• Experience in
• conducting ADL
• assessments and
• Application Form
• Interview
• producing clear and
• concise ADL reports
• Involvement in clinical
• audit
• Application Form
• Interview
• Successfully engaging
• community based
• partners and agencies
• in achieving outcomes
• for service users

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.

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust