Occupational Therapist

West London NHS Trust · London · £53751.00 to £60651.00 · onsite We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to step into a leadership role within our community mental health service. As a Band 7 OT, you will lead our dynamic Occupational Therapy team within Ealing North and South MINT. In this role, you will: Provide clinical leadership and supervision to OTs within the MINT teams. Work in partnership with the Clinical Lead OT for Acton to develop a strong, cohesive and innovative occupational therapy service. Collaborate with colleagues across the wider multi-disciplinary teams, inpatient services, older people's services, perinatal and CAMHS. Support the Head of OT in MINT, the Professional Lead OT and Head of IPS in service management, coordination, and strategic development. Take on wider leadership responsibilities, including covering MINT team managers in their absence. The salary for this position ranges from £53,751 to £60,651 per annum. West London NHS Trust has secured new investment to transform community mental health services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Community Mental Health Framework. This is more than a leadership role - it's an opportunity to drive innovation, and help build a service that is flexible, forward-thinking and creative while placing service users at the heart of care. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated as 'Outstanding'. Person Specification: Qualifications: BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification, HCPC Registered, evidence of post-graduate training in mental health. Experience: Considerable post-qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent Occupational Therapist, clear indication of an interest in the relevant Mental Health area, in-patient and/or community mental health OT clinical experience. Knowledge and Skills: Applied Knowledge of changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health, awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the particular setting, demonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practice.