Occupational Therapy Technician | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in London seeks an Occupational Therapy professional to join a dynamic team focused on recovery-oriented care. The role involves supporting individual and group interventions, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to service development. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to perform individual interventions. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Engagement in quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering recovery-focused interventions.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Qualification in Occupational Therapy or relevant field is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and group interventions.
• Collaborate with service users and families.
• Maintain clinical records in line with standards.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality projects.

Skills

Collaborative working with service users

Ability to perform individual interventions

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of recovery-focused care

Job description

Overview

Join a dynamic and supportive Occupational Therapy (OT) team delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs and forensic background. Based primarily at Bethlem Royal Hospital, you will work under the supervision of qualified Occupational Therapists to deliver meaningful, occupation-based interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and deliver individual and group interventions within the Recovery Hub.
• Collaborate with service users, families, and carers to promote recovery.
• Take delegated responsibility for clinical areas, ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Contribute to a range of therapeutic programmes including Remotivation, Vocational Skills, Creative Arts, Recovery College, Education and Health Promotion.
• Manage a caseload with increasing autonomy and contribute to service development.
• Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team including OTs, Technicians, Activity Practitioners, clinical exercise instructors, and education tutors.
• Provide individual occupational interventions under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Facilitate 1:1 and group interventions in the Recovery Hub and ward settings.
• Co-facilitate additional group interventions alongside a qualified Occupational Therapist and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with Trust and professional standards.
• Support the development of occupationally focused assessments and care plans.
• Provide signposting and information to support discharge planning and social inclusion.
• Apply specialist knowledge of community opportunities for recovery improvement.
• Demonstrate ability to safely carry out restrictive interventions following the Seni Lewis Training Programme.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical activity records and align them to Trust and professional standards.

Professional Development and Training

• Participate in induction, training and education of students, volunteers and staff as required.
• Engage in supervision, annual appraisal and reflective practice sessions.
• Undertake mandatory and statutory training such as computing skills, group skills, food handling and Seni Lewis training within 12 months of appointment.
• Contribute to audit and evaluation activities, as agreed with the supervisor.
• Maintain training and development records, and pursue personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan.
• Support induction and continuous development of other staff, volunteers and students.

Clinical Governance and Quality

• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects as allocated by the lead Occupational Therapist and ward teams.
• Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures, including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality of Information.
• Maintain the safety and hygiene of clinical environments and equipment.

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025.