NHS
Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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- Be motivated, energetic & a flexible team player with excellent communication skills
- Be able to use initiative & have some responsibilities towards the management of daily ward programmes.
- Demonstrate an interest & participation in evidence -based practice and professional development and working with recovery principles.
- Be familiar with the MOHO and other evidence- based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on-going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning.
- Degree (or Diploma) in Occupational Therapy Degree (or Diploma) in Occupational Therapy * The OT qualification was converted from a Diploma course to a Degree course in recent years & therefore both Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy is accepted as the required level of qualification, for all bands of qualified Occupational Therapists
- The Health And Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist.to practice".
- Practice education training
- Relevant work/voluntary experience in mental health or related setting.
- Experience of working in a multi cultural environment
- Experience of working in an acute mental health setting
- Computerised data collection systems in a health setting
- Planning, implementation & evaluation of group interventions
- Experience of training others in technical, leisure or creative skills
- Application of OT process
- Risk management
- Reflective practice
- Client-centred practice
- Ability to prioritise work load and use own initiative
- Able to work creatively to engage clients
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Able to delegate work to others in clinical team
- OT theory related to practice
- OT process
- Mental health conditions
- Relevant legislation
- Clinical Governance
- Code of ethics and professional conduct
- Familiarity with MOHO assessment process
- Experience of developing a basic research proposal
- Interest in participating in evidence based activities according to departmental need
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Work autonomously
- Take responsibility
- Team player
- Time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of CPD
- Degree (or Diploma) in Occupational Therapy Degree (or Diploma) in Occupational Therapy * The OT qualification was converted from a Diploma course to a Degree course in recent years & therefore both Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy is accepted as the required level of qualification, for all bands of qualified Occupational Therapists
- The Health And Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Occupational Therapist.to practice".
- Practice education training
- Relevant work/voluntary experience in mental health or related setting.
- Experience of working in a multi cultural environment
- Experience of working in an acute mental health setting
- Computerised data collection systems in a health setting
- Planning, implementation & evaluation of group interventions
- Experience of training others in technical, leisure or creative skills
- Application of OT process
- Risk management
- Reflective practice
- Client-centred practice
- Ability to prioritise work load and use own initiative
- Able to work creatively to engage clients
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- Able to delegate work to others in clinical team
- OT theory related to practice
- OT process
- Mental health conditions
- Relevant legislation
- Clinical Governance
- Code of ethics and professional conduct
- Familiarity with MOHO assessment process
- Experience of developing a basic research proposal
- Interest in participating in evidence based activities according to departmental need
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Work autonomously
- Take responsibility
- Team player
- Time management and organisational skills
- Evidence of CPD
Job summary
Are you an occupational therapist with a keen interest in mental health and desire to develop your skills in supporting people who are admitted to hospital?
We have one vacancy within our supportive Acute Mental Health Team based in Harrow, Northwick Park Hospital. The location base is easily accessible from Northwick Park Hospital and Harrow on the Hill tube stations and is well connected to other local transport services.
This post is a pure OT role with some generic responsibilities. This role is ideal for newly qualified OT's or anyone looking to gain experience in an acute mental health setting, working alongside a supportive and experienced team of senior and specialist OT staff.
You will develop skills in OT specific assessments, sensory assessments and interventions, trauma-informed approaches, individual and group work and have the opportunity to learn from a variety of skills within our MDT, including nursing, psychology and the medical team.
Main duties of the job
This post receives supervision from the Acute Lead OT (Band 7) and in addition there is a great support network working alongside four other OTs, allowing opportunities for Journal club, reflective practice, case formulation using Trauma Informed Approaches, skill sharing and several other projects. The wider team also includes Occupational Therapist Apprentices, and sessional workers.
The candidate will:
We have a strong commitment to collaborative working and you will be part of a supportive, friendly multi-disciplinary team as well as the Tamarind therapy team. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, able to work to a high standard both autonomously and as part of a team.
About us
We have a strong commitment to collaborative working and you will be part of a supportive, friendly multi-disciplinary team as well as the Tamarind therapy team. The successful applicant will be self-motivated, able to work to a high standard both autonomously and as part of a team.
Come and join us and have a career for life and be one of the friendly and supportive 300 Occupational Therapists (OTs) in CNWL. We work in many varied teams in specialist areas and both physical and mental health promoting maintaining dual skills.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Date posted
15 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-J-HA-0639
Job locations
Northwick Park Mental Health Centre
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Occupational Therapy (OT) in CNWL is fortunate in having a long-established professional structure including an Allied Health Professional director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, Borough and specialist Head OTs. This ensures representation of our profession at all levels, strategically and operationally.
Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT Research & Development (R&D) strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of staff by providing excellent internal training, commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and Evidence Based Practice is made possible by our strong links with local universities.
We actively support the next generation of OTs through apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce and have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our BAME Occupational Therapy group.
To provide the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the Treatment ward with an Occupational Therapy (OT) service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Job responsibilities
Occupational Therapy (OT) in CNWL is fortunate in having a long-established professional structure including an Allied Health Professional director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, Borough and specialist Head OTs. This ensures representation of our profession at all levels, strategically and operationally.
Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT Research & Development (R&D) strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of staff by providing excellent internal training, commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and Evidence Based Practice is made possible by our strong links with local universities.
We actively support the next generation of OTs through apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce and have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our BAME Occupational Therapy group.
To provide the multidisciplinary team (MDT) on the Treatment ward with an Occupational Therapy (OT) service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Research and development
Essential
Desirable
Non clinical skills
Essential
Professional Conduct
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Clinical skills
Essential
Desirable
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Research and development
Essential
Desirable
Non clinical skills
Essential
Professional Conduct
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Mental Health Centre
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northwick Park Mental Health Centre
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.