Occupational Therapist Workforce | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a passionate and qualified Occupational Therapist to enhance support for staff with neurodiversity. This role involves developing resources, assessing needs, and providing training. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills along with a commitment to fostering inclusivity within the workplace.

Benefits

Strong supervision and professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in supporting neurodiversity.
• Ability to train and consult with staff and managers.
• Experience in developing supportive resources and pathways.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources for the neurodiversity support pathway.
• Support staff with neurodiversity through screenings and assessments.
• Provide training sessions on reasonable adjustments for managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Communication

Compassion

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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

• To develop and adapt resources to support the embedding of the neurodiversity support pathway.
• To 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.
• To undertake screenings, triages, assessments and groups with staff.
• To support the Clinical Lead in communicating across the Trust the new support pathway for staff with neurodiversity needing support.
• To 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.
To develop the provision of information/self‑help material and support for self‑help groups.
• To provide training and information sessions to staff and managers on reasonable adjustments and how to implement them and assess their success.
• To 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.
• To develop training packages for managers and staff teams.
• To liaise with OH and attend case conferences where needed to advise on support and adjustment options.
• To attend multidisciplinary meetings about referrals or clients in treatment.

Disability confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.