Job summaryWe 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 jobYou 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 usWest 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' 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.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
ExperienceEssential- 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
KnowledgeEssential- 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
SkillsEssential- 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 RequirementsEssential- 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
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: West London NHS Trust
Address: Jubilee Ward, St Bernards, Southall, UB1 3EU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Jennifer O'Mahony
Email: Jennifer.O'Mahony@westlondon.nhs.uk
