Job summary
The Community Mental Health Dulwich Team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary team supporting adults with complex mental health needs across Southwark. Based at St Giles House, Camberwell - we're seeking a creative and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join us full-time.
This is a valued role in a well-established service, where you'll empower clients to reach recovery goals, build confidence, and regain independence. The OT will work collaboratively with individuals, supporting them to co-produce interventions that optimise recovery and bring more meaning and purpose to daily living.
The successful candidate will receive:
Line management supervision from the Team Manager.
Professional supervision from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for community services.
Regular Peer Support from the Southwark Community OT network, including regular CPD and training opportunities - sharing resources, practice approach ideas and evidence-based interventions.
Please contact sara.holt@slam.nhs.uk with any questions or queries you may have about this role.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
Support clients in developing functional skills for independent living.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement recovery-focused care plans.
Promote social inclusion and community engagement.
Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
The team is based in Camberwell and has good transport links.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist (2)
- Post-graduate training relevant to Mental Health (2)
Desirable
- Post-graduate training
- Member of OT professional body and/or interest group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
- Knowledge of recovery model and other theoretical models in mental health rehabilitation and continuing care
- Knowledge of the principals of the Care Plan Approach
Desirable
- Training and Facilitation Skills
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience as an OT working in Mental Health
- Working in groups/extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Advising and supporting junior staff/Experience of supervising junior staff and students
Desirable
- Knowledge and or experience of working as a care coordinator
- Experience of placing, reviewing and working with people who live in a residential, supported accommodation or nursing care setting
- Practice Placement Educators course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Occupational Therapist (2)
- Post-graduate training relevant to Mental Health (2)
Desirable
- Post-graduate training
- Member of OT professional body and/or interest group
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
- Knowledge of recovery model and other theoretical models in mental health rehabilitation and continuing care
- Knowledge of the principals of the Care Plan Approach
Desirable
- Training and Facilitation Skills
Experience
Essential
- post registration experience as an OT working in Mental Health
- Working in groups/extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
- Advising and supporting junior staff/Experience of supervising junior staff and students
Desirable
- Knowledge and or experience of working as a care coordinator
- Experience of placing, reviewing and working with people who live in a residential, supported accommodation or nursing care setting
- Practice Placement Educators course
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).
