Job summary Ruskin ward is an acute mental health inpatient service working with women aged 18-65 years. We are looking for a motivated and dedicated senior Occupational Therapist to help improve the experience of inpatient care and recoveries of those we serve. This is an OT core skills-based role, and the post holder will complete client centred OT assessments, some individual and group interventions, alongside some delegated leadership / service development duties. The OT works alongside other MDT inpatient and community colleagues to provide an occupational perspective to care planning to support a person's recovery. There is an established Southwark inpatient and community OT network, with regular local CPD opportunities. To support their development, the post holder will be professionally supervised and supported by a dedicated inpatient Clinical Lead OT. OTs can link in with the wider OT network within SLaM and all it has to offer including regular training and CPD. Main duties of the job To manage a caseload of female clients with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate group and 1-1 interventions, in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary and occupational therapy team. To provide leadership, development opportunities and support for defined staff, students and volunteers via regular supervision and appraisal systems. To develop links with relevant services and agencies in the community to support service users to begin reintegration as soon as possible. To take a lead in promoting the use of employment and other vocational avenues to service users and the multi-disciplinary team as a means to recovery and social inclusion. About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum Incl. of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-CLI-6948174 Job locations Ruskin Ward Maudsley Hospital Denmark Hill SE5 8AZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to achieve the following outcomes: Delivering Clinical Excellence To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, assessing health and well-being from an occupational perspective. To contribute to assessing and completing risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team to support a persons recovery. To hold an up to date knowledge of a range of occupational therapy and vocational standardised assessments including those associated with the Model of Human Occupation. To identify occupationally focused goals taking into consideration the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological, employment and social needs of the service user and that it is sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and disability. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and service users, to plan and implement individual or group therapeutic interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals which support their recovery. To use outcome measures that give clear evidence that occupational therapy has supported individual recovery and social inclusion. To hold an up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles and know how to respond to any safeguarding concern related to the service user. To interact with service users, families, carers and support networks in an empathetic fashion and demonstrate a clear understanding of the effects of disability in the areas of productivity, leisure and activities of daily living. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment. To assess and prescribe small aids and equipment and recommend adaptations to maximise independence for service users in home and community environments, where appropriate. To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and participation, environmental and vocational needs of service users. To ensure all occupational therapy equipment and materials are maintained and stored responsibly and advise on resources needed to carry out group and individual treatments including financial. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is expected to achieve the following outcomes: Delivering Clinical Excellence To undertake occupational therapy assessments for a designated caseload, assessing health and well-being from an occupational perspective. To contribute to assessing and completing risk assessments within the multi-disciplinary team to support a persons recovery. To hold an up to date knowledge of a range of occupational therapy and vocational standardised assessments including those associated with the Model of Human Occupation. To identify occupationally focused goals taking into consideration the mental, physical, spiritual, psychological, employment and social needs of the service user and that it is sensitive to age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, social class, sexuality and disability. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and service users, to plan and implement individual or group therapeutic interventions using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals which support their recovery. To use outcome measures that give clear evidence that occupational therapy has supported individual recovery and social inclusion. To hold an up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles and know how to respond to any safeguarding concern related to the service user. To interact with service users, families, carers and support networks in an empathetic fashion and demonstrate a clear understanding of the effects of disability in the areas of productivity, leisure and activities of daily living. To apply a high level of understanding of the effect of disability and provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the service users social and physical environment. To assess and prescribe small aids and equipment and recommend adaptations to maximise independence for service users in home and community environments, where appropriate. To analyse, grade and adapt individual and group activities to meet the occupational performance and participation, environmental and vocational needs of service users. To ensure all occupational therapy equipment and materials are maintained and stored responsibly and advise on resources needed to carry out group and individual treatments including financial. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Occupational Therapist HCPC Registered Desirable Post registration qualification in relevant area Practice Placement Educator Course Experience Essential Post registration work experience at Band 5 OT grade Experience working with mental health service users Experience implementing individual and group interventions Experience of supervising Junior staff /students Desirable Membership of professional OT body or special interest group Experience of working with challenging behaviours Experience of working in inner city/ multicultural environment Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and skills Essential High level knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment models Commitment to collaborative working and service user involvement Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management Specialist knowledge of OT assessments and interventions Ability to respond to complex information Desirable Ability to self reflect Commitment to Student education Skills in use of outcome measures/ evidence based practice Ability to analyse ethical issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Occupational Therapist HCPC Registered Desirable Post registration qualification in relevant area Practice Placement Educator Course Experience Essential Post registration work experience at Band 5 OT grade Experience working with mental health service users Experience implementing individual and group interventions Experience of supervising Junior staff /students Desirable Membership of professional OT body or special interest group Experience of working with challenging behaviours Experience of working in inner city/ multicultural environment Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team Knowledge and skills Essential High level knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment models Commitment to collaborative working and service user involvement Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management Specialist knowledge of OT assessments and interventions Ability to respond to complex information Desirable Ability to self reflect Commitment to Student education Skills in use of outcome measures/ evidence based practice Ability to analyse ethical issues 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). Additional information 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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address Ruskin Ward Maudsley Hospital Denmark Hill SE5 8AZ Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)