Job summary
This is a great clinical leadership opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with mental health experience to develop their skills as a senior practitioner within West London NHS Trust. An Occupational therapist with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and experience to lead the mental health recovery OT team at Ealing North and South MINT.
West London NHS Trust has successfully bid for funding to develop its community mental health service in an exciting new direction, meaning that the successful applicant will be expected to develop a new focus for the occupational therapy service in line with the community mental health framework and the NHS long term plan. This policy framework places the patient at the centre of everything that we do and means that the occupational therapy service will be flexible, innovative and creative.
You will work in collaboration with the existing clinical lead in Ealing Action and together you will forge a successful occupational therapy service that meets the needs of people with mental health difficulties living in the community. Additionally, you will work alongside clinical leads from other professions in providing multi-disciplinary care.
You will also need to form effective working relationships with the wider clinical team, inpatients services, older persons, perinatal and CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
You will take responsibility for supporting the head of OT in MINT and the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist and Head of VRS in the management and co-ordination of the occupational therapy Service. As a senior practitioner you will also be expected to support the MINT team managers in their absence and support in leadership activities.
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, communityand physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialistservices that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
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.
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 educator 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
Essential
- Applied Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the community
- 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
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective leadership skills
- Good motivational techniques and abilities.
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to contribute to in-service training.
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Presentation and teaching skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressure
- Good attendance record.
- Commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Membership of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group
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 educator 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
Essential
- Applied Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the community
- 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
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective leadership skills
- Good motivational techniques and abilities.
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to contribute to in-service training.
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Presentation and teaching skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressure
- Good attendance record.
- Commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Membership of Occupational Therapy Special Interest Group
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).
Additional information
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).
