Occupational Therapist - Acute & Rehabilitation

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. This role focuses on providing support within the Acute Mental Health Unit, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient independence. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, be registered with HCPC, and possess experience in mental health settings. A competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 plus a High Cost Area Supplement is offered. The position requires strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.

Benefits

15% High Cost Area Supplement

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting is required.
• Understanding of principles of Recovery and Social Inclusion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate O.T. interventions for patients.
• Support the discharge process and re‑integration into the community.
• Provide supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Job Title

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Acute Mental Health; Forensic Low Secure

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to contribute to the Acute Mental Health Occupational Therapy provision at NELFT. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with Occupational Therapists across the Acute Mental Health Pathway.

The Occupational Therapy profession within NELFT is a highly valued, vibrant group based across a wide range of health services.

Occupational Therapists work as integrated members of multi‑disciplinary teams contributing their unique professional skills, supporting service users to increase their independence and achieve their personal goals. All occupational therapists receive professional supervision from a Senior O.T.

If you are a forward thinking OT who wants the opportunity to demonstrate your clinical skills, to promote high quality practice and improve the patient experience, then NELFT has the following post available:

Responsibilities

• Have strong clinical reasoning and experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating O.T. interventions.
• Have a good understanding of Occupational Therapy Models and Process including the evidence base for OT.
• Have the ability to work and liaise with a multi‑disciplinary team utilising good interpersonal skills and excellent communication.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate Occupational Therapy interventions for patients on the Low Secure Unit.
• To contribute to and support the discharge process and re‑integration into the community.
• To provide supervision and support to junior staff in the Occupational Therapy and Ward Teams as designated by senior staff.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

• 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.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with Us

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

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London

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 per year pro‑ratio for part time).

Pay and Benefits

• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (plus HCAS) pro‑ratio for part time
• High Cost Area Supplement: 15% of basic salary (min £4,714 – max £5,941 per year)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 395‑AR092‑25
• Job locations: Sunflowers Court, Goodmayes Hospital; Barley Lane, Goodmayes; IG3 8XJ

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with HCPC

Experience (Essential)

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting

Experience (Desirable)

• Experience working in a forensic mental health ward/team

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of principles of Recovery and Social Inclusion

Clearance 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Trust: North East London Foundation Trust

Address: Sunflowers Court, Goodmayes Hospital, Barley Lane, Goodmayes, IG3 8XJ

Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)