Occupational Therapist | North London NHS Foundation Trust

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; Edgware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Edgware is seeking an Occupational Therapist to conduct assessments and deliver interventions in community services. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload, implement evidence-based treatments, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to support clients with complex needs. This role offers regular professional development opportunities, flexible working conditions, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

NHS discounts

Generous leave and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Occupational Therapy degree.
• Experience in mental health care preferred.
• Ability to work with complex needs and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload supported by a Band 6 OT.
• Assess clients' needs and plan treatment collaboratively.
• Conduct standardized assessments to establish treatment objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, 1983 (amended 2007)

Evidence-based approaches

Assessment and intervention skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

MOHOST

Recovery Star

AMPS

Job description

This occupational therapy role involves specialist assessment and intervention within Barnet community services. The post offers regular CPD opportunities, protected preceptorship time (if relevant), and monthly team meetings.

The post holder will manage a caseload, providing assessments, planning, implementing interventions, evaluating treatments, and ensuring safe discharge. They will deliver specialist OT assessments and work across services on time-limited interventions with clear goals established with service users and clinical teams.

The role involves working with clients with complex needs, including dual diagnosis and coexisting physical health conditions. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, 1983 (amended 2007), is required.

The post requires close collaboration with Multi-Disciplinary Teams and external agencies, as well as supervision of a Band 6 OT, to deliver a responsive, high-quality service tailored to clients' occupational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a clinical caseload supported by a Band 6 OT and multidisciplinary team.
2. Assess clients’ needs using evidence-based approaches, establish goals, and plan treatment in collaboration with the team and clients.
3. Conduct standardized and non-standardized assessments (e.g., MOHOST, Recovery Star, AMPS) to establish baselines and treatment objectives.
4. Provide individual assessments and treatments, adapting sessions to motivate and enable full occupational participation.
5. Modify activities and assessments for clients with cognitive, language, social, or behavioral challenges, working with interpreters when needed.
6. Assess suitability of accommodation and housing needs, providing feedback to the MDT and external agencies.
7. Plan, deliver, and evaluate treatment sessions using graded activities to meet treatment goals.
8. Maintain flexibility in sessions, adjusting activities according to clients’ fluctuating clinical presentations.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) aims to improve mental health care across North London, focusing on high-quality, equitable, and accessible services, supported by a five-year strategic plan emphasizing local care, staff development, research, and innovation.

NLFT offers staff development opportunities, flexible working, health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS discounts, generous leave, and pension schemes, along with a strong internal network.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. For informal inquiries or visits, contact the specified department.

This vacancy closes on Tuesday 29 July 2025.