Occupational Therapist - London
Job overview
We are looking for a band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our award winning well respected Lakeside Mental Health Unit Occupational Therapy team. We are looking for someone who is interested in and committed to making a positive difference in service users lives through group and individual work.The post holder will work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to grow and develop the OT role. We offer regular supervision and training for all our staff along with regular PDR’s. The OT’s are part of a wider AHP team within West London NHS Trust and are given the opportunity to link in and network with peers during our Band 5/6 AHP Development Program, AHP Forum and regular training and events.
Main duties of the job- To provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs, within the local services working with multi-disciplinary team members and the occupational therapy team.
- To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.
- To work under the supervision of a senior or professional lead/head occupational therapist, to apply clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, which include individual and group orientated approaches.
- To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the occupational therapy service, as well as taking responsibility for the direct supervision of less clinically experienced qualified staff, support staff and occupational therapy students.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham).We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential criteria- Achieved Band 5 sub-set KSF outline (usually through 12 month
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of working in mental health
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Mental health diagnoses/presentations
- Research methodology , Models of practice
- Clinical and environmental risk , Principles of clinical governance
- Practice placement education training
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management