Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
Agency: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 44,806 to 53,134 £ / Year

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Job summary

The East London Community Forensic Service (ELCFS) is a multidisciplinary service, developed for service users in the process of and following discharge from forensic inpatient services within East London. This post is for a Senior Occupational Therapist based in the community forensic team. The post will be permanent and will be working with service users who are discharged to Newham.

The successful candidate will be expected to hold a referral-based caseload, carry out OT assessments and plan interventions, with a focus on daily skills and engagement in meaningful activities. They will need to work closely with the wider therapy team and participate in the planning and delivery of the group programme. They will also have an important role in consulting with multidisciplinary teams, accommodation providers and partner organisations of ELCFS.

Main duties of the job

To be a Specialist Occupational Therapist, working as part of a Specialist Community Forensic Multidisciplinary team, responsible for providing a high level of assessments,recovery-focused treatment and interventions with service-users within the forensic directorate.

To support service-users using a recovery-based model so that they can step-down into increasingly independent, less restrictive and lower-cost placements.

To work with service-users using a recidivism approach, working collaboratively in developing or reinforcing protective factors which can reduce the likelihood of reoffending and/or relapsing.

To contribute to effective crisis and risk management plans, reducing the likelihood of readmission into secure inpatient settings. To work creatively with service-users with a view of developing their employment skills, budgeting, self-care, participation in meaningful activity and daily living skills.

To work across several boroughs in the East London area and demonstrate flexibility and autonomy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Further training in relevant area

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in Mental Health and/or a Forensic setting
• Ability to initiate and follow through projects and demonstrate Leadership skills
• Assertive in clinical and managerial situations
• Excellent demonstrable written, verbal and presentation skills
• Experience of co-production
• Clinical practice that is aligned with the principles of Trauma Informed Care

Desirable

• Experience of clinically supervising OT staff and students
• Experience in participating in research or audit

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Carry out culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment and treatment process skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Effective time and project management skills
• Evaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to present information in a clear, concise manner.
• Models of O.T. and their practical application in the clinical field
• Clinical risk assessment and management
• Psychiatric conditions and treatment available, including a range of treatment techniques
• Able to deliver theory-driven, occupation-focused practice.
• Needs and concerns of clients with mental health problems, broad knowledge base in professional clinical issues related to forensic OT.
• Provide advice and support around clinical issues to other agencies and management as required.
• Ability to assess and prescribe adaptive equipment to support independent living.
• Skills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Group work skills
• Ability to apply recovery values and principles in day-to-day work
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to reflect on own performance
• Ability to implement local policy and procedure
• Ability to manage incidents of verbal and physical aggression

Desirable

• Specialist assessment or intervention skills and training
• Awareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act
• Experience of lone working

Other

Essential

• Ability to take responsibility and demonstrate reliability
• Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
• Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
• Awareness of level of professional competence
• Self Motivated

Closing Date: 19 July 2026

How to Apply;

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