Occupational Therapist (Community Transformation)

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. East London NHS Foundation Trust Occupational Therapist (Community Transformation) The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking a creative, adaptable and innovative Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our service within Community Mental Health transformation in Newham. This role is based in our Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS). This is offered at 22.5 hours part time on a secondment or fix term contract for 9 months. The ideal candidate will have a real interest in transforming community mental health services, passionate about exploring new ways of working, beyond traditional models. It is imperative to have a "working alongside" and not a "doing to" mentality. In addition to direct clinical work, you will be committed to working with communities, recognizing strengths and capacities, in partnership with our community leaders, statutory and non-statutory organisations across the diverse population of Newham. You will also be part of the wider Occupational Therapy service and have support from other Lead Practitioners and have close working with the MDT including Peer Support Workers and Community Connectors. This role demands flexible working across community sites in Newham and the ability to travel across the borough. Interviews will be in person and include a presentation and/or discussion. Recommended reading:https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/community-mental-health-framework-for-adults-and-older-adults.pdf Recommended viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x-WxYcSBo8 Main duties of the job To establish, build and optimize working relationships within community mental health transformation including the Community Integrated Mental Health Service (CIMHS), Primary care networks, secondary care, the voluntary sector and community partners. To support the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service within Community Mental Health transformation, particularly how to optimize the value of OT, alongside the Directorate Lead for OT. To provide Occupational Therapy input to service users accessing the CIMHS teams, especially where needs are complex and where multiple factors impacts on occupational performance. To contribute to case formulations within the Mental Health team, incorporating experience and knowledge as a dual-trained professional in both physical and mental health. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCAs Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 363-NEW8311656 Job locations Newham Community Integrated Mental Health Teams Balaam Street and Shrewhsbury Road Plaistow and East Ham E7 8QP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description for details about the role, expectations and responsibilities. Please also see additional recommended reading in the advert above. Job descr