Job Description

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Trust: South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital, BR3 3BX

Ward: Croydon Tyson West 1

Pay Rates: 21.96

Shift Patterns: 3 days over Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.00 (flexible on days and hours)

(22.5hrs PW)

DBS Requirement: Enhanced

Number of Staff Required: 1

Why might this job interest you?

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people experiencing acute mental health challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and supportive team at Tyson West One, a male acute mental health ward within South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. You'll play a key role in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused interventions and help service users regain independence and meaning through occupation.

As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you'll manage a varied caseload, lead therapeutic group and 1:1 interventions, and provide supervision to Band 4 staff, volunteers, and students. You'll be supported to develop your leadership skills while working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. This role also offers opportunities to shape service development and contribute to ongoing quality improvement and research activities.

We're looking for a qualified, HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist, with a strong foundation in mental health practice and a passion for supporting people on their recovery journey. If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career in a nationally respected trust, we'd love to hear from you.

What you can add:

You will manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, applying evidence-based and person-centred occupational therapy principles. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate group and 1-1 interventions, in collaboration with other members of the MDT and OT team. You will provide leadership, development opportunities and support for defined staff, students and volunteers via regular supervision and appraisal systems. You will build strong links with services and agencies in the community to support timely discharge and reintegration into meaningful roles and routines. You will champion vocational and employment-focused interventions to promote recovery and social inclusion.
What you'll need:

Must be a Qualified Occupational Therapist that has completed Seni Lewis Training Levels 1+2 HCPC-registered with post-registration experience, specifically in mental health settings. Skilled in delivering individual and group interventions and working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in supervision, appraisal, and supporting junior staff or students. Strong understanding of mental health disorders, treatment models, and risk assessment/management principles. Ability to manage a complex caseload, set priorities independently, and reflect on professional practice
Desirable:

Experience of working with people with challenging behaviours Post-registration qualification in related area (mental health, clinical skills, coaching/ supervision)
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: 84725

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

Pay: 21.96 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Work Location: In person