Occupational Therapist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health organization in West London seeks an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Mental Health Integrated Network Team. You will provide person-centred care and occupational therapy interventions while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have a relevant degree and experience in mental health care. The role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development. Apply to contribute to enhancing community mental health services.

Benefits

Stable and supportive workplace

Comprehensive induction

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Provide therapeutic interventions to support mental health and well-being.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and evaluation methods.
• Supervise junior staff and lead on service development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide care.
• Develop and implement a framework of care for service users.
• Lead occupational therapy initiatives within the team.

Skills

Person-centred mental health care

Occupational therapy interventions

Evidence-based principles

Clinical governance

Supervision and leadership

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Come and work in the Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) as an occupational therapist (OT) and be part of a supportive and welcoming team in Hounslow. Our service was developed around the Community Mental Health Framework and the Step Care Model, to support working age adults, including transitions from CAMHS, with a mental and physical health diagnosis to live independently in the community. From April 2025 we have moved to borough based partnerships, which means more integration with the primary care network, physical health, social care, voluntary, community and social enterprises, housing, police and probation.

What can we offer?

• Monday to Friday working week
• A comprehensive induction
• Staff wellbeing and support
• A stable, supportive, and dynamic workplace
• A values driven environment - Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence and Caring underpin how we treat each other and our patients
• Regular and supportive line management, clinical and professional supervision
• Training and CPD opportunities, with the chance for career development

Responsibilities

• Provide a person‑centred mental health care and occupational therapy interventions in collaboration to a defined caseload of service users, situated within the MINT team with occupational therapists and other multi‑disciplinary team members.
• Actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.
• 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.
• Act as 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.
• Provide leadership and 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.
• Work collaboratively with other VSCEs, carers and Hounslow local authority to provide preventative mental health care and community integration.

About West London NHS Trust

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’ overall by 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.

Candidate Pack

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.