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South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 02 November 2026
Job summary
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 occupational therapist to join the team at our older people's inpatient ward, Jasmines Ward.
Jasmines Ward is a mixed functional and organic acute admissions ward for older people. You will be working alongside a highly experienced Band 6 OT and an Activity Coordinator.
You will join our supportive and friendly group of multidisciplinary staff as well as our wider team of occupational therapists. We use the Model of Human Occupation as well as other assessments to review the client's environment, sensory preferences and physical disability. The successful candidate would carry out short-term specific occupational therapy work to promote recovery goals and facilitate independence, including signposting to external agencies and liaising with multi agencies.
We are working towards having a menu of high-quality interventions to develop expertise and consistency across the service lines and proactively promote occupational therapy within multidisciplinary teams.
We have regular OT forums for professional support and development and can arrange staff to shadow OTs in other services for development opportunities. You will be the team's Disability Champion to promote awareness within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring client's views and reasonable adjustments are implemented within their care. The successful candidate will be offered supervision from the lead occupational therapist.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our wider occupational therapy service which includes our community, learning disability, specialist, national and forensic service lines. We meet quarterly for occupational therapy training events which have recently included training around sensory profiling and MOHO.
We have a preceptorship offer recognised by NHSE and awarded the Quality Award. We hold monthly Band 5 development and support groups to aid ongoing CPD learning opportunities.
We work closely with our service-user involvement team who support service-users and carers to co-design and co-produce work within the Trust. We have also collaborated with our colleagues from St. George's Hospital occupational therapy department where we engage in shared learnings.
We offer an informal rotation where candidates can gain experience in areas such as acute and urgent care, forensic, rehab, community and other specialist services.
Our rotational opportunities are within:
On our specialist rehabilitation in-patient unit
Adult acute wards
An innovative "fast track" preceptorship programme to prepare individuals for community OT roles within our Liaison, Home Treatment and Recovery Support Teams.
Forensic Inpatient Services
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-CORP-8393682-AZ
Job locations
Springfield University Hospital
Springfield Drive London
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities:-
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the hospital setting and on home visits.
- To act as the designated Disability Champion on the ward, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required.
- To promote recovery and social inclusion.
- To contribute to the care pathway from admission through to discharge in keeping with the principles of the team.
- To plan for robust, sustainable discharge and aftercare, involving clients and their families in this planning and evaluating the care given.
- To contribute, from an occupational therapy perspective, to individual care plans.
- To maintain clinical records.
- To participate in the acute care forum.
- To develop and evaluate the wards activity timetable
- To supervise junior staff e.g the activity coordinator
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities:-
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based / client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in the hospital setting and on home visits.
- To act as the designated Disability Champion on the ward, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required.
- To promote recovery and social inclusion.
- To contribute to the care pathway from admission through to discharge in keeping with the principles of the team.
- To plan for robust, sustainable discharge and aftercare, involving clients and their families in this planning and evaluating the care given.
- To contribute, from an occupational therapy perspective, to individual care plans.
- To maintain clinical records.
- To participate in the acute care forum.
- To develop and evaluate the wards activity timetable
- To supervise junior staff e.g the activity coordinator
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in UK
Experience
Essential
- Fieldwork experience in physical and mental health settings at undergraduate level.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working at undergraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of individual & group work
- Experience of working as an occupational therapist in an Older Adults team or mental health team
- Experience working with adults with Dementia
- Experience working with Older adults
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration to practice in UK
Experience
Essential
- Fieldwork experience in physical and mental health settings at undergraduate level.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working at undergraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of individual & group work
- Experience of working as an occupational therapist in an Older Adults team or mental health team
- Experience working with adults with Dementia
- Experience working with Older adults
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.
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.
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 West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
Springfield Drive London
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield University Hospital
Springfield Drive London
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Head of Therapies
Amanda Billingham
02035136351
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-CORP-8393682-AZ
Job locations
Springfield University Hospital
Springfield Drive London
London
SW17 0YF
United Kingdom
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