About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and recovery-focused care? Do you want to be part of a team where wellbeing and CPD are both prioritised?
If the answer is 'yes' we'd love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll help shape the future of our community mental health service.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 OT to lead our dynamic Occupational Therapy team within Ealing North and South MINT. This is a chance to use your expertise and creativity to influence service development at a pivotal time for community mental health.
West London NHS Trust has secured new investment to transform community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to drive innovation, and help build a service that is flexible, forward-thinking and creative while placing service users at the heart of care.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will
Provide clinical leadership and supervision to OTs within the MINT teams.
Work in partnership with the Clinical Lead OT for Acton to develop a strong, cohesive and innovative occupational therapy service
Collaborate with colleagues across the wider multi-disciplinary teams, inpatient services, older people's services, perinatal and CAMHS.
Support the Head of OT in MINT, the Professional Lead OT and Head of IPS in service management, coordination, and strategic development.
Take on wider leadership responsibilities, including covering MINT team managers in their absence.
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health
- Clinical supervision training Practice placement supervision training
Desirable
- Management / Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Considerable post qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent Occupational Therapist
- Clear indication of an interest in the relevant Mental Health area
- In-patient and/or community mental health OT clinical experience
- Supervision of O.T.'s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement Demonstrated involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience of community based mental health services
- Understanding of the needs of patients in the community
- Supporting effective change management within teams
- Experience of line managing staff Research and audit experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Applied Knowledge of changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the particular setting
- Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
- Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation
- Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
- Ability to work autonomously
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff
Desirable
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Computer Literacy
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
St Bernard’s Hospital
London
UB1 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)