OT Technician

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding and hands-on role where you can truly make a difference? We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our inpatient mental health team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at SLaM. Based in a supportive and recovery-focused environment, youll play a vital role in helping service users re-engage with meaningful activities and develop the skills needed for life beyond hospital.

River House is known for its strong team culture and commitment to development, offering in-house training, advancement opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of service user needs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to specialise further in your career, this position offers the ideal environment to grow both personally and professionally, supported by a team that values learning, collaboration, and innovation in mental health care.

Main duties of the job

What you can add:

• You will contribute to the development of and provision occupationally focused interventions within River House under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist
• You will work closely with service users, families, and carers to ensure your approach is person-centred, recovery-focused, and responsive to individual needs.
• You will have a chance to work as a valued and integrated member of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, collaborative care planning.
• You will hold delegated responsibility for the operation of work areas during clinical interventions and ensure that health and safety standards are met on a daily basis
• You will take on greater responsibilities and exercise increased autonomy in both 1:1 and group interventions on the wards, as well as in managing a Recovery Hub caseload.

About us

NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.

As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.
• Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.
• Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.
• Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.
• Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.
• Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.