Occupational Therapist Workforce | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to enhance support for neurodiverse staff. This role involves developing resources, conducting assessments, and training managers on workplace adjustments. Candidates should be qualified, organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a multi-disciplinary team committed to fostering an inclusive culture and supporting staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Occupational Therapist with enthusiasm for supporting staff with neurodiversity.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture and supporting staff wellbeing.
• Strong ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources for the neurodiversity support pathway.
• Support SPWS Psychologists in developing new pathways.
• Conduct screenings and assessments for staff.
• Train managers on reasonable adjustments.
• Support low-intensity interventions.

Skills

Compassionate

Creative

Organised

Self-aware

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge? Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about supporting staff with neurodiversity to thrive at work? We’re seeking a compassionate, creative, and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the UCLH Staff Psychology & Welfare Service (SPWS)—a well‑established, friendly multi‑disciplinary team of psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, conflict coaches, and mediators. This new role will enhance support for staff with neurodiversity by providing rapid access to assessment and guidance on workplace adjustments. You’ll train managers, deliver consultations, conduct in‑vivo assessments, and promote organisational learning to reduce pressure on Occupational Health and SPWS. SPWS has supported UCLH staff for over 35 years and continues to play a vital role in recovery and wellbeing post‑pandemic. Working closely with Staff Experience, Learning & Development, and Staff Networks, we aim to foster an inclusive culture, reduce stigma, and help staff thrive both professionally and personally.

You’ll receive strong supervision, professional development, and opportunities to lead on service evaluation, training, and self‑help initiatives. The ideal candidate will be organised, self‑aware, confident working independently, and committed to supporting our diverse hospital workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt resources to support the embedding of the neurodiversity support pathway.
• Support the SPWS Psychologists and OH Physicians to develop and undertake a new pathway supporting staff who struggle at work due to any form of neurodiversity.
• Undertake screenings, triages, assessments and groups with staff.
• Support the Clinical Lead in communicating across the Trust the new support pathway for staff with neurodiversity needing support.
• Assess and support Acute Health NHS Staff with neurodiversity needs to enable them to work well in their positions and implement any reasonable adjustments needed to do so.
• Develop the provision of information/self‑help material and support for self‑help groups.
• Provide training and information sessions to staff and managers on reasonable adjustments and how to implement them and assess their success.
• Support the psychology team with low‑intensity interventions, such as psycho‑educational interventions, guided self‑help and ‘holding spaces’ for staff accessing the service where appropriate.
• Develop training packages for managers and staff teams.
• Liaise with OH and attend case conferences where needed to advise on support and adjustment options.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings about referrals or clients in treatment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.