About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Older People's Mental Health Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults experiencing mental health, cognitive and memory difficulties. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to promote independence, improve quality of life and deliver person-centred care. If you are passionate about rehabilitation, innovation and continuous professional development, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults with mental health, cognitive and memory needs, supporting them to achieve their goals and maximise independence. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and risk management, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. You will use evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision-making, support service development and provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and students while promoting continuous learning and professional excellence.
About us
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby 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.
Job description Job 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
BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification HCPC registration
Experience Essential
Application of core OT skills and OT process Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
Work experience in a health or social care or voluntary sector setting. Involvement in research and clinical audit
Knowledge Essential
Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations Awareness of main issues with client group Core skills of OT process Models of practice Clinical and environmental risk Equality and diversity Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management Group work theory and practice
Skills Essential
Organisational ability Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures Contribution to service development and the training of others Assessing for and prescribing equipment for physical impairment
Other Requirements Essential
Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Jubilee Ward
St Bernards
SOUTHALL
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)