OT Technician

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their inpatient mental health team. The role involves supporting therapeutic activities under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist, contributing to person-centred interventions, and ensuring a safe clinical environment. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English and relevant NVQ qualifications with experience in mental health care. This position offers ongoing development and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Priority shifts

Exclusive discounts

Flexible working options

Ongoing development opportunities

Community activities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Experience working with people with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to deliver individual and group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery-focused interventions within the River House team.
• Facilitate therapeutic activities on wards and in the Recovery Hub.
• Contribute to care plans and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Person-centred approach

Creative skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Are you looking fora rewarding and hands-on role where you can truly make a difference? We areexcited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to joinour inpatient mental health team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at SLaM. Basedin a supportive and recovery-focused environment, youll play a vital role inhelping service users re-engage with meaningful activities and develop theskills needed for life beyond hospital.

River House is knownfor its strong team culture and commitment to development, offering in-housetraining, advancement opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of serviceuser needs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to specialise further inyour career, this position offers the ideal environment to grow both personallyand professionally, supported by a team that values learning, collaboration,and innovation in mental health care.

Main duties of the job

What you can add:

• You will contribute to the development of and provision occupationally focused interventions within River House under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
• You will work closely with service users, families, and carers to ensure your approach is person-centred, recovery-focused, and responsive to individual needs.
• You will have a chance to work as a valued and integrated member of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, collaborative care planning.
• You will hold delegated responsibility for the operation of work areas during clinical interventions and ensure that health and safety standards are met on a daily basis
• You will take on greater responsibilities and exercise increased autonomy in both 1:1 and group interventions on the wards, as well as in managing a Recovery Hub caseload.

About us

NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.

As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.
• Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.
• Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.
• Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.
• Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.
• Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.

Job responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred interventions within the River House OT team, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will play a key role in developing and facilitating both individual and group-based therapeutic activities on the wards and in the Recovery Hub. This includes contributing to occupationally focused care plans, supporting discharge planning, and using specialist knowledge to promote engagement, recovery, and social inclusion.

Youll work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, using strong communication skills to provide progress updates and contribute to assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe clinical environment, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines. The role also involves managing a small caseload, participating in risk management, and carrying out restrictive interventions where required, following Seni Lewis training.

The post includes opportunities to support student training, take part in service development, and engage in continuous professional development through supervision, training, and annual appraisal. You may be required to work evenings or weekends and are expected to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold Trust policies, and maintain a professional and safe working environment at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• - GCSEs in Maths and English
• - Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above, Care Certificate or equivalent
• - Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting
• - Experience working with people with Mental Health difficulties and complex needs
• Collaborative working and able to deliver individual and group sessions.
• - Forensic experience
• - A creative qualification or personal interest (e.g. in art, photography, music, or drama) or a background in psychology or related field
• Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.