Job summary
Are you passionate about helping people with Learning disabilities? Are you dedicated to delivering the best possible patient care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced Band 7 senior Occupational therapist in our community team for adults with learning disabilities.
We are looking for a professional with leadership skills and a passion to be part of the therapy service as a permanent employee. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivery of a highly specialist Occupational therapy service, demonstrating highly specialist expertise and specialist Occupational therapy skills.
If you are looking for a new opportunity, are passionate about joint working and improving health and social care outcomes for people with learning disabilities and wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative team then we want to hear from you.
West London NHS Trust is committed to improving quality, caring with compassion and supporting staff wellbeing.
This is a full-time role, offered as a permanent contract.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will independently manage a caseload of people with learning disabilities. They will maintain a high standard of clinical work and offer a person-centred approach to client assessment and intervention by using appropriate treatment procedures and following established standards. They might also be expected to take part or initiate appropriate quality measures, research or clinical studies that can improve the service and the experience of the service users. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, service users, carers, and other local services. The post holder will also supervise student placements and other relevant trainees in the team and also where appropriate supervise apprentices.
The post holder also is required to deliver formal and informal training to staff and carers and participate in regular team meetings. They will be flexible, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to reflect on their own practice. They will show respect and compassion for people with learning disabilities, and their families.
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 learning disabilities
- Clinical supervision training
- Practice placement supervision training
Desirable
- Management / Leadership training
- Training in Sensory Integration
- Trained in Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post-registration experience or working in an adult learning disability setting
- Experience of working in community
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Experience of collaborative working with social services
- Supervision of O.T.'s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
- Demonstrated involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Supporting effective change management within teams
- Experience of line managing staff
- Research and audit experience
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the national guidelines for Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and relevant NICE guidelines.
- Advanced knowledge of models used by OT's working with people with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with Learning Disabilities.
- Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
- Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation
Desirable
- Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
SKILLS
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of Adults with Learning disabilities
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skill across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
- 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
- Computer Literacy and IT skills
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Presentation and teaching skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- 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 learning disabilities
- Clinical supervision training
- Practice placement supervision training
Desirable
- Management / Leadership training
- Training in Sensory Integration
- Trained in Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post-registration experience or working in an adult learning disability setting
- Experience of working in community
- Experience of working in a MDT
- Experience of collaborative working with social services
- Supervision of O.T.'s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
- Demonstrated involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs
- Supporting effective change management within teams
- Experience of line managing staff
- Research and audit experience
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the national guidelines for Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and relevant NICE guidelines.
- Advanced knowledge of models used by OT's working with people with learning disabilities.
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence based practice associated with people with Learning Disabilities.
- Demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice
- Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation
Desirable
- Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
SKILLS
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of Adults with Learning disabilities
- Ability to apply core occupational therapy skill across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
- 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
- Computer Literacy and IT skills
Desirable
- Good organisational skills and time management.
- Presentation and teaching skills
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- 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).
