Senior Occupational Therapist

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 use evidence-based principles to apply clinical skills and reasoning in occupational therapy, assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation which include individual and group orientated approaches.

To be a resource for the team, providing occupational therapy professional guidance, and to lead on the evaluation and continued development of the occupational therapy service.

To provide leadership and take responsibility for the direct supervision of less clinically experienced staff, support staff and students, including conducting Performance Development Reviews (PDR) as appropriate.

We are searching for a motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist to work within our inpatient services in Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health Unit.Join us and you will play a central role within committed and dynamic teams that are passionate about making a difference in people''s lives.

This is an incredible opportunity to establish a career with West London NHS Trust, in one of the country''s most exciting and progressive mental health providers.You will be supported with dedicated supervision and encouraged to develop your clinical competencies within a stimulating learning environment.

You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, using your skills and experience to help define and deliver interventions to people on one of our wards, aiding their road to recovery.We believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health, recover independence, and return to their local community.

We will encourage and help you to learn, develop, and grow in this role. This position is also suitable for an experienced Band 5 who is keen to develop into a Band 6, as we offer developmental opportunities.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 the 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 and Fulham).

We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 exceeds £500m.

The Trust is rated as ''Good'' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services 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. It also leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider ..... full job details .....