Occupational Therapist | West London NHS Trust

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join their team at Broadmoor Hospital. This role requires experience in mental health and offers opportunities for professional development and specialized training. You will work closely with teams to deliver effective therapy and care strategies for patients in a high-security setting. The position includes a competitive salary and additional allowances, emphasizing the value of the occupational therapist profession in the organization.

Benefits

Additional allowances including Broadmoor Hospital Allowance

Training in specialized practice models

Qualifications

• Qualified as an Occupational Therapist and registered with the relevant professional body.
• Experience working with patients with severe mental illness or personality disorders.
• Willingness to develop skills within the Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability.

Responsibilities

• Work on one ward with patients delivering group and individual therapy.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy Assistants and other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Engage in treatment planning to reduce risk and offending behaviors.

Skills

Resourceful and motivated

Experience in mental health

Ability to work in multi-professional teams

Commitment to innovative care

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

HSS Occupational Therapist

Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne, Berkshire

Band 5 £40,520 to £47,955 inclusive of all allowances

Includes a £6000 RRP per annum, Broadmoor Hospital Allowance, and Fringe Payment

This is an exciting opportunity to join our motivated Occupational Therapy Team at High Secure Services Broadmoor Hospital. Working with our complex forensic patient population in high security is an invaluable experience. The post involves working within a well-established and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients diagnosed with severe mental illness or personality disorder.

The Role at Broadmoor Hospital offers additional allowances, including a Broadmoor Hospital Allowance and Recruitment & Retention premium, reflecting the value placed on the occupational therapist profession in High Secure Services.

The hospital has relocated to a new, bespoke, and modern high-security forensic hospital—the most advanced in the country. It emphasizes innovative care for a challenging and engaging patient group. There is a strong commitment to multi-professional teamwork, focusing on reducing risk and offending behaviors.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health (not necessarily forensic), who enjoys new challenges and seeks development opportunities.

The post holder will be responsible for one ward and will work with Occupational Therapy Assistants across all patient sessions. The team collaborates to provide group and individual treatment goals. Occupational Therapists at High Secure Services are highly valued members of the multidisciplinary team.

The hospital offers various services to meet the evolving needs of patients throughout their recovery. Occupational Therapists work closely with vocational services, a health and fitness team, and a recovery college, alongside other Allied Health Professionals.

This role provides an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills as a Band 5, with support and guidance from senior staff. The Occupational Therapy Service offers training in the Vona Du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA), a well-established practice model.

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical health, and community services. It manages Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals nationally, with an international reputation. Our high secure services serve patients from the South of England, while low and medium secure services are provided across eight London boroughs. The Trust also offers mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (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 has a 'Good' overall rating from the Care Quality Commission, with 'Outstanding' ratings for forensic services.

We are actively involved in the development of the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. We also lead the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification details qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge requirements. Please view the attachment.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025.