Job Description

Why might this job interest you?

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the dedicated team at Bethlem Royal Hospital, River House. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your clinical expertise, creativity and compassion to a supportive multidisciplinary team, where your contribution will play a vital role in enhancing patient recovery, promoting independence, and shaping innovative therapeutic approaches within a mental health setting.

What the role includes:

Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy to older adults with mental health needs in the community Manage a diverse caseload, supporting clients with a variety of mental health conditions Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, external agencies and care providers Conduct initial assessments and contribute to shared team duties, including triage and duty cover Participate in clinical meetings to support care planning, risk management, and service development initiatives

What you'll need:

Diploma/Degree in Occupational therapy HCPC Registration UK NHS Experience Substantial post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist Clinical experience in Mental Health settings Experience supporting and supervising junior OT staff and students

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: 21.96 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/10/2025
Reference ID: 82841