Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Older People’s Mental Health Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults experiencing mental health, cognitive and memory difficulties. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to promote independence, improve quality of life and deliver person-centred care. If you are passionate about rehabilitation, innovation and continuous professional development, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults with mental health, cognitive and memory needs, supporting them to achieve their goals and maximise independence. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning and risk management, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. You will use evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision-making, support service development and provide supervision and guidance to junior staff and students while promoting continuous learning and professional excellence.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Contribution to service development and the training of others
- Assessing for and prescribing equipment for physical impairment
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental health/physical diagnoses/presentations
- Awareness of main issues with client group
- Core skills of OT process
- Models of practice
- Clinical and environmental risk
- Equality and diversity
- Awareness of the need to work within appropriate boundaries
- Principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Relevant current legislation, including NICE guidelines, CPA, risk assessment and risk management
- Group work theory and practice
Experience
Essential
- Application of core OT skills and OT process
- Multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Work experience in a health or social care or voluntary sector setting.
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons), PG Dip, MSc or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC registration
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD) needs
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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