Senior Occupational Therapist - YOI Feltham A

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist for their Health & Justice team. This role involves managing complex caseloads, implementing occupational therapy, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health services. Join us in making a positive impact on diverse communities in secure environments.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing services

Season ticket loans

Cycle to work schemes

Ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Experience using standardized OT assessments.
• Experience in effective partnership working with external providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of occupational therapy.
• Manage a caseload with complex mental health needs.
• Plan and manage a structured therapeutic regime.

Skills

Individual and group work assessment and intervention skills

Ability to manage sensitivities and complexities

Ability to produce timely, accurate reports

Knowledge of recovery principles and OT models

Ability to assess impact of conditions on functional ability

Education

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Overview

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and provides primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to diverse communities. We are recruiting a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Health & Justice team at YOI Feltham A.

By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will care for patients in secure environments and contribute to promoting health and well-being. The service operates over a 7-day week to ensure healthcare is managed to high standards. Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" and we work in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies to improve health, promote social inclusion and reduce re-offending.

See what our staff say about working within our award-winning teams: CNWL Health & Justice team page.

Main duties of the job

• Oversee the development and implementation of occupational therapy within Feltham A, supported by the wider team and Lead OT assessing growth of OT services at HMYOI Feltham A.
• Manage a caseload with complex, severe and enduring mental health needs; provide OT-specific interventions and contribute to the Neurodiverse pathway of care.
• Plan and manage a structured, occupation-focused therapeutic regime within the Enhanced Support Unit, working with young people to facilitate meaningful, skill-based activities.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to promote understanding of the OT perspective and its application to the client group.
• Collaborate with senior staff in the MDT to support service development and contribute to directorate-wide OT development within a Health & Justice network.
• Provide an OT perspective in professional meetings (e.g., CPA, multi-agency case reviews, risk management meetings) related to patient care and treatment.
• Educate students on practice placement as part of the AHP fair share agreement.

About us

CNWL offers staff ongoing career progression including supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals, and access to training opportunities. There are career pathways such as the Preceptorship Programme and opportunities for Revalidation support, with staff recognition through awards and ceremonies. Benefits include health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work, relocation packages and access to MyTrustBenefits (discounts and online courses).

All prison sites offer free onsite leisure facilities and staff parking.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year pa incl HCAS Outer (pro rata if P/T)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 333-D-HJ-1873

Job location: YOI Feltham A Side, Bedfont Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4ND

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities for this role, please see the attached Job Description & Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Desirable: Postgraduate training specific to mental health; qualifications/training in specialist skills (e.g., therapeutic/sensory interventions); training in delivering sensory-based interventions and assessments; Practice placement educators' course.

Previous Experience

• Essential: Post-qualification experience in mental health services; experience using standardised OT assessments; experience in effective partnership working with external providers; experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools.
• Desirable: Experience in prison/secure settings; delivering interventions to young people in mental health settings; supervising students/junior staff; contributing to care for neurodiverse individuals.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Essential: Individual and group work assessment and intervention skills; ability to manage sensitivities and complexities; ability to produce timely, accurate reports; knowledge of recovery principles and OT models; ability to assess impact of conditions on functional ability and recommend equipment/ adaptations.

Attitudes, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics

• Essential: MDT collaboration; able to utilise supervision; able to work independently and be self-motivated.

Other

• Essential: Understanding and implementation of equal opportunities; promotion of anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices; commitment to a 7-day working model.

Disclosure and sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires Disclosure to be checked. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance and overseas checks information are provided where applicable.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: YOI Feltham A Side, Bedfont Road, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 4ND

Employer website: CNWL careers