Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 7

Atlantis Medical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North London is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality mental health services. The role involves developing evidence-based occupational therapy pathways and managing patient caseloads. Required qualifications include post-graduate experience with mental health conditions, expertise in individual and group therapy, and knowledge of psychosis. The role offers an opportunity to provide clinical leadership and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions, specifically psychosis.
• Active involvement in service changes and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish evidence-based occupational therapy pathways.
• Manage a caseload and ensure safe discharge.
• Provide specialist assessments focusing on daily living skills.

Skills

Post-graduate experience with mental health conditions

Individual and group therapy interventions

Knowledge of psychosis

Supervising staff and students

Service changes and quality improvement

Using specialized OT assessments (e.g., ACIS, VQ)

Working with social care providers

Communication skills

Understanding personal and cultural perspectives

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for a Trust in North London that provides a range of mental health services, including acute and community-based care for adults and children. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through its network of hospitals, clinics, and community teams. Please note that the Trust operates on DE payment methods.

Description :

• Work closely with the OT & AHP Lead and junior OT to develop and establish high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy pathways in a community rehabilitation setting.
• Manage a caseload and provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions across the Enfield Community Rehab Team, ensuring safe discharge.
• Embed rehabilitation principles and develop the rehabilitation pathway within Enfield.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, focusing on enhancing daily living skills and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Offer time-limited interventions with clear goals established with service users and the clinical team.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance within the Multi-Disciplinary Team and relevant outside agencies.
• Contribute to all elements of the rehabilitation pathway, including community and inpatient care planning.

Requirements :

• Post-graduate experience working with people with mental health conditions relevant to the specialty.
• Experience with group and individual occupational therapy interventions.n
• Knowledge of mental health conditions, specifically psychosis.
• Experience in managing and supervising staff and students.
• Active involvement in service changes and quality improvement.
• Experience using specialized OT assessments (e.g., ACIS, VQ).
• Experience working with supported and residential care providers and closely with social care.
• Expert knowledge of the occupational therapy process.
• Highly skilled verbal and written communication abilities across various service user and staffing groups.
• Ability to reflect on and understand personal perspectives and cultural background and their influence on thinking.

To apply, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number - BS / / OT1.