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West London NHS Trust Occupational Therapy Assistant/Exercise Technician

The closing date is 25 September 2026

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Job summary

Occupational Therapy Assistants work alongside Occupational Therapists to support the delivery of person-centred interventions, helping service users achieve their recovery goals and improve their independence, wellbeing, and physical health.

We are recruiting a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant/Exercise Technician posts within Lakeside Mental Health Unit. The role involves supporting assessment and treatment programmes, delivering individual and group activities, facilitating exercise and wellbeing sessions, and working as part of the multidisciplinary team. Post holders will work under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist to support recovery-focused care for service users with complex mental health needs.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that the professional standards and ethics as set out by the West London NHS Trust are adhered to at all times.

Clinical:

To deliver exercise/fitness programs and group sessions within an acute inpatient setting to aid improvement and support physical and mental health.

To continually review and evaluate service user's progress, treatment plans and risk assessments as the patient's condition changes, making suitable alterations to their sports and exercise programmes.

To identify conditions that may limit or compromise participation.

To induct service users in the safe use of the gym equipment.

All interactions with service users should be underpinned with empathy and a clear understanding of the effects of disability in the areas of productivity, leisure and activities of daily living (ADL).

To be able to manage own caseload appropriately and using evidence-based intervention strategies.

To understand consent and gain consent from service user for intervention.

To recognise when service users have achieved their goals and to set, review and re-design programs collaboratively with the service user.

To ensure accurate and reliable documentation of patient records are maintained in accordance with local and Trust standards.

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 London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

222-HOU-279

Job locations

Lakeside MHU (West Mid)

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC extended diploma/Level 3 National Diploma in Sports and Fitness/Personal Training OR equivalent experience

Desirable

Sports and Exercise related training and/or development

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a fitness setting
Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
Experience of coaching/leading sports activities with people of differing abilities

Desirable

Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues
Ability to teach a variety of sports
Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions
Experience of working in a mental health or healthcare setting.

Knowledge

Essential

Good written skills
Good verbal communication skills
Basic IT skills
Group work skills
Effective team worker
Good organisational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Health/safety and risk awareness

Desirable

Understanding of mental health conditions

Skills

Essential

Reliable
Non-judgemental
Enthusiasm for working in a challenging area
Flexibility to change and innovation

Desirable

Good self-awareness
Personal experience of mental health problems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BTEC extended diploma/Level 3 National Diploma in Sports and Fitness/Personal Training OR equivalent experience

Desirable

Sports and Exercise related training and/or development

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a fitness setting
Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
Experience of coaching/leading sports activities with people of differing abilities

Desirable

Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues
Ability to teach a variety of sports
Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions
Experience of working in a mental health or healthcare setting.

Knowledge

Essential

Good written skills
Good verbal communication skills
Basic IT skills
Group work skills
Effective team worker
Good organisational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Health/safety and risk awareness

Desirable

Understanding of mental health conditions

Skills

Essential

Reliable
Non-judgemental
Enthusiasm for working in a challenging area
Flexibility to change and innovation

Desirable

Good self-awareness
Personal experience of mental health problems

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside MHU (West Mid)

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside MHU (West Mid)

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Occupational Therapist

Gwyneth Ataderie

[email protected]

07927131110

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

222-HOU-279

Job locations

Lakeside MHU (West Mid)

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

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