Occupational therapists

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Uxbridge is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Hillingdon Mental Health Inpatient Service. This role emphasizes clinical OT skills and supports professional development through supervision, training, and leadership opportunities. The successful candidate will focus on assessment and intervention to improve patients' quality of life, adhering to evidence-based practices in a supportive environment. Ideal for those passionate about mental health and committed to recovery principles.

Benefits

Specialised OT training

Mentoring and coaching sessions

Health and wellbeing schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.
• Skills in individual and group therapy.
• Experience using MOHO and evidence-based assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy service and expertise.
• Conduct assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Support service users in improving their quality of life.

Skills

Passionate about Occupational Therapy

Commitment to person-centred care

Evidence-based practice

Education

Relevant OT qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our Hillingdon Mental Health Inpatient Service. The role covers both the treatment wards (2x18-bedded male and female wards) and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (8-bedded male PICU).

We are looking for people who are passionate about OT and want the opportunity to focus on their clinical OT skills, and who have ideas to grow and develop the OT provision within inpatient services.

We recognise that Band 6's are often the backbone of our clinical teams. We are committed to supporting your professional development both clinically and in building your leadership skills, with opportunities to:

• Supervise junior staff and students
• Act as a Practice Educator
• Access a wide range of internal and external training opportunities
• Build your leadership skills as part of your progression toward Band 7 roles within CNWL

If you are passionate about mental health, committed to person‑centred care, and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications and Professional Practice

Occupational therapists hold a key role within the Inpatient Team providing occupational therapy service and expertise, including individual and group work, assessment, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.

Using MOHO and other evidence‑based assessment tools, you will establish baseline functional assessments to inform recommendations for ongoing care and treatment, enabling optimum functioning.

The role requires integrated evidence‑based practice and skilful use of assessments and interventions with personal recovery principles, to improve service users’ quality of life and support them to do the things they want and lead the life they desire.

Commitment to recovery principles, self‑motivation, and a desire to learn and grow within a mental health team are essential. This post receives supervision from the Acute Lead OT (Band 7) and enjoys a strong support network across the trust.

Training, Development & Benefits

• Specialised OT & mental health training, comprehensive OT to OT training sessions, and specialised training in areas such as sensory integration and trauma‑informed care.
• Shadow and develop skills in neighbouring services, seeing the full circle of treatment for our patients.
• Mentoring and coaching sessions, including bespoke 1:1 induction by Head OT.
• Monthly supervision from the lead OT for Hillingdon Inpatient Services.
• Support in developing management and leadership skills through supervising others, supporting students, and developing new initiatives.
• Opportunities to participate in established R&D structures, specialist forums and networks.
• Inclusive and diverse workspace.
• Nationally leading trust‑wide staff networks.
• Staff health and wellbeing schemes.
• QI training and support to bring strengths and skills into service development.

Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, specialist groups, and clinical networks, enabling us to invest in the development of staff at every career stage.

We actively support the next generation of OTs through apprenticeships, student placements, and promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our workforce and invest in its further development through our Equality, Diversity & Belonging OT group.

Additional Information

Have a look at this video which provides further information on what to expect when working as an OT with CNWL, and the support that is offered:

CNWL Occupational Therapy Recruitment (FINAL) on Vimeo