Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. West London NHS Trust Occupational Therapist The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about recovery-focused person-centred care to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) providing community based care in Ealing and Southall. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to develop into a confident senior clinician while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges. Whether you already have community mental health experience or are looking to build on your existing skills, this role offers the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you thrive. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, managing your own clinical caseload while developing specialist skills in assessment, intervention and recovery-focused practice. At West London NHS Trust, we are committed to investing in our Occupational Therapists. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision from experienced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and Professional Therapy Leads, ensuring you are well supported in your role and career progression. Our strong Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership network provides excellent opportunities for collaboration, innovation and professional growth. Main duties of the job You will manage a varied clinical caseload of adults aged 18-65 with a range of mental health conditions, delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy and care coordination interventions that promote recovery, independence and meaningful participation in daily life. Your key responsibilities will include:o Managing a defined caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing evidence-based, client-centred intervention plans using sound clinical reasoning.o Completing initial assessments, contributing to risk assessments, crisis plans and care plans, and participating in ongoing care coordination where appropriate.o Supporting service users and their carers to develop personalised goals and implementing trauma informed approaches that maximise occupational performance and social inclusion.o Planning and facilitating safe, timely discharge and transfer of care to primary care, community services and other appropriate agencies.o Working closely with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care and effective transitions between services.o Providing clinical supervision, support and guidance to junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and support staff, contributing to their professional development.o Participating in service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, using evidence-based practice to support ongoing service development. About us West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight L