Senior Occupational Therapist | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist to manage occupational therapy for older adults experiencing mental distress. You will lead therapy programs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide superior care. The role includes a strong focus on professional development and flexible working options. Interested candidates must hold a relevant degree and have experience in mental health settings.

Benefits

Generous pay, pensions, and leave

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

NHS discounts

Counseling services and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute mental health inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of person-centred care practices.
• Skills in collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of occupational therapy.
• Oversee Ward Activity - Therapy Programme.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Management of complex caseloads

Experience with dementia patients

Knowledge of evidence-based therapy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for working in mental health with older people and people with dementia?

Do you have the skills and knowledge necessary to manage a complex and varied caseload in specialist inpatient settings?

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to lead on the planning, coordination, and delivery of occupational therapy provision on Hayworth Ward, an acute older adult mental health ward rated as outstanding in the caring domain by the CQC.

We are committed to supporting our staff's career aspirations and offer training in physical health skills, assessment tools based on the model of human occupation, occupational formulation, SMART goal setting, sensory-informed approaches, and leadership development.

The post holder will provide high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy to older adults experiencing mental distress in an acute inpatient setting. They will work closely with service users, their supporters, and the multidisciplinary team to assess occupational strengths and needs, deliver 1:1 and group interventions, and make recommendations to support effective discharge.

Benefits:

We offer an extensive benefits package to promote work-life balance and well-being, including:

• Generous pay, pensions, and leave, dependent on role and service length
• Flexible working options such as part-time work and job sharing
• Opportunities for career development through mentoring, coaching, leadership programs, and talent initiatives
• Car lease schemes with competitive deals
• NHS discounts up to 10% at various retail brands
• Counselling services, wellbeing events, long service awards, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, childcare vouchers, staff restaurants

Key responsibilities include:

• Provision of specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for older people and those with dementia in an acute mental health setting
• Collaborating with health and social care professionals, including physiotherapy and speech therapy teams
• Managing the Ward Activity - Therapy Programme
• Supervising junior staff and students on placements
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives

This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025.