Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital, River House, BR3 3BX

Ward: River House Occupational Therapy Team

Pay Rates: 21.96

Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (37.5)

Number of Staff Required: 1

Why might this job interest you?

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD) based at Waddon Ward, River House. This specialist service supports individuals presenting with complex personality disorders, many of whom have a history of violent or sexual offending, as well as personal experiences of abuse. If you're passionate about making a difference in a challenging and rewarding environment, this role could be for you.

As an Occupational Therapist within this team, you'll play a vital role in delivering personalised, recovery-focused care. You'll use your skills to assess and support clients' health and well-being from an occupational perspective, working closely with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to promote meaningful progress towards their goals.

This is an exciting chance to be part of a forward-thinking service that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You'll contribute to shaping care pathways, supporting clients' recovery journeys, and working in a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and personal growth.

What you can add:

You will manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. You will provide leadership for junior staff and students, through regular supervision and appraisal. You will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT/MDT services, holding responsibility for defined projects. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills to engage with clients, their families, and external agencies with empathy and professionalism. You will show commitment to continuous professional development and uphold the highest standards of practice and ethics.
What you'll need:

Registered Occupational Therapist (HCPC) UK NHS Experience Clinical experience in Mental Health settings Post registration experience as an OT Experience advising and supporting/supervising junior staff and students Detailed knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and risk management Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
Desirable:

Forensic experience Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.
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.

Apply Today!

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.

Reference ID: 84711

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 21.96 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person