Job summary
We are looking for a band 5 Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our award winning well respected Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit Occupational Therapy team.
We are looking for someone who is interested in and committed to making a positive difference in service users lives through group and individual work.
The post holder will work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team with the opportunity to grow and develop the OT role.
We offer regular supervision and training for all our staff along with regular PDR's. The OT's are part of a wider AHP team within West London NHS Trust and are given the opportunity to link in and network with peers, AHP Forum and regular training and events.
Main duties of the job
To provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs, within the local services working with multi-disciplinary team members and the occupational therapy team.
To actively develop and implement a framework of care, which reflects a holistic approach to service user needs, and the seven pillars of clinical governance.
To work under the supervision of a senior or professional lead/head occupational therapist, to apply clinical skills in occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation, which include individual and group orientated approaches.
To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the occupational therapy service, as well as taking responsibility for the direct supervision of less clinically experienced qualified staff, support staff and occupational therapy students.
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 Registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Achieved Band 5 sub-set KSF outline (usually through 12 month preceptorship programme)
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health diagnoses/presentations
- Core skills of OT process
- Research methodology
- Models of practice
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Group work theory and practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Practice placement education training
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Group work skills
- Organisational ability
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirement
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Achieved Band 5 sub-set KSF outline (usually through 12 month preceptorship programme)
Desirable
- Experience of working in mental health
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Experience of supervision of students and staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health diagnoses/presentations
- Core skills of OT process
- Research methodology
- Models of practice
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Group work theory and practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Clinical/case supervision training
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Practice placement education training
Skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Group work skills
- Organisational ability
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Supervisory skills
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other Requirement
Essential
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
