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Occupational Therapist
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 2380197
Job summary
North East Wandsworth Integrated Recovery Team is based at Trinity Building, Springfield Hospital, Tooting. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. We will also consider Band 5's who have completed their Preceptorship and are looking at transition to a Band 6 role through our Preceptorship Plus programme.
This satisfying and rewarding role sits within our Community Service Line, which includes all community based mental health teams, such as our Integrated Recovery Hubs, Recovery and Support Teams and Early Intervention services. Our teams are expanding with new and exciting roles post Transformation, and this is providing an environment in which Occupational Therapists (OTs), can at last, fully use their innovation and creativity to support clients with complex mental health needs to recover and step down from Mental Health Services.
The OT will also promote working with our partners in the Involvement Team, to encourage service users and carers to feel supported and involved in the development with our services and their experiences, as well as developing relationships with wider and external community organisations, such as social prescribers and peer support workers
Main duties of the job
To provide Occupational Therapy for team clients, with a maximum of one day duty cover for the team once every two weeks.
To manage an OT caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
To take responsibility for completing standardised assessments using The Model of Human Occupation and other frameworks as agreed by the Therapy Leads.
To offer manualised interventions, both group and individual for example, GLOW (Graduated Living Outside of the Ward) and IPEL (Increasing Participation in Everyday Life) to help support step down of services for clients and preparation for discharge.
To offer Sensory Profiling/interventions for clients with sensory challenges.
To offer advice to the team and promote access and reasonable adjustments for Service Users with sensory challenges wishing to use our services.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within the Community Team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To engage with the OT referrals process, identifying and prioritising the need for OT specific interventions.
To provide leadership to junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement (expected standard is two students per year).
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-COMM-8339960-EB
Job locations
Springfield University Hospital
15 Springfield Drive
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and staying well.
To independently manage an OT clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, demonstrating clinical professional judgement and liaising closely with team manager where relevant.
Communication
To establish and maintain effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies.
To communicate with people in a manner consistent with their culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions with regard to the care and treatment of service users.
Documentation
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To provide specialist occupational therapy reports on a regular basis in line with professional guidance and relevant clinical pathways.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment.
To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and staying well.
To independently manage an OT clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, demonstrating clinical professional judgement and liaising closely with team manager where relevant.
Communication
To establish and maintain effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies.
To communicate with people in a manner consistent with their culture, background and preferred ways of communicating.
To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions with regard to the care and treatment of service users.
Documentation
To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
To provide specialist occupational therapy reports on a regular basis in line with professional guidance and relevant clinical pathways.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications
If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.
Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.
Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Apple registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of individual and groupwork
- Experience of participating in a service development project
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Knowledge and Skills - Communication
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Knowledge and Skills - Health, Safety & Security
Essential
- Ability to work in a way that minimises risks to health, safety & security of self, service user & members of the public
- Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment.
Knowledge and Skills - Quality
Essential
- Applied knowledge of current national legislation, policies & guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Good personal management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload & varied workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team and understanding of the importance of collaborative working in the delivery of good quality services
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in the UK
- Evidence of post registration training relevant to mental health practice
Desirable
- Practice placement educators course within one year of appointment
- Apple registration
Experience
Essential
- Experience of carrying a caseload in a mental health setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of maintaining a written record of continual professional development
- Experience of individual and groupwork
- Experience of participating in a service development project
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of supervising junior staff
Knowledge and Skills - Communication
Essential
- Developed interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed & maintained with service users who have multiple & complex needs
- Ability to promote & maintain the profile of OT within an MDT & the wider organisation
Knowledge and Skills - Health, Safety & Security
Essential
- Ability to work in a way that minimises risks to health, safety & security of self, service user & members of the public
- Ability to monitor work areas & practices to maintain a healthy, safe and secure working environment.
Knowledge and Skills - Quality
Essential
- Applied knowledge of current national legislation, policies & guidelines relevant to clinical area
- Good personal management skills in order to manage a clinical caseload & varied workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team and understanding of the importance of collaborative working in the delivery of good quality services
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
15 Springfield Drive
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
15 Springfield Drive
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)