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Occupational Therapist

West London NHS Trust

Ealing, W3 8NJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 November 2026

13 days left

Job description

Are you a compassionate and driven Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in community mental health? Join our dynamic and support...

Assessing clients' functional abilities and identifying needs related to mental health, daily living, and social participation

Developing individualized care and intervention plans to enhance clients' independence and quality of life

Collaborating with service users, their families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, person-centered care

Supporting clients in developing coping strategies, managing daily routines, and accessing community resources

Facilitating group and individual therapy sessions focused on occupational engagement

Contributing to discharge planning and linking clients to the community.

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.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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.

Qualifications

Essential: - BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification; - HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential: - Application of core OT skills and OT process; - Multidisciplinary team working

Desirable: - Work experience in a Health or Social Care or 3rd Sector setting.; - Experience of working in mental health; - Involvement in research and clinical audit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Mental health diagnoses/presentations
  • Research methodology
  • Core skills of OT process
  • Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
  • Evidence of post-qualified training in Mental Health

Desirable: - Group work theory and practice; - Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management

Skills

Essential

  • Organisational ability
  • Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
  • Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team

Desirable

  • Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
  • Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
  • Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

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About the employer

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West London NHS Trust

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