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West London NHS Trust Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
The post is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to develop skills in working with care home residents living with either a dementia diagnosis or a functional mental illness.
The post is based in Ealing borough working across the thirty-two care homes currently in CHILS' scope. There is the option to use either the Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service's team bases or Trust Headquarters as admin space.
The job involves working as part of an MDT to support care home residents with behaviours that challenge their caregivers to reduce placement breakdown and to improve residents' quality of life through maintenance of skills and engagement in meaningful occupation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of care home residents living either with dementia or a functional mental illness and co-occurring physical health conditions to deliver person-centred, evidence-based Occupational Therapy interventions to support residents with behaviours that challenge their caregivers.
Delivering training programmes to enhance care home staffs' knowledge and skills.
Forming working partnerships with relevant individuals, services and organisations.
This is an ideal role for an Occupational Therapist who would like to make a genuine, positive difference to the lives of care home residents.
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
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-ICS-542
Job locations
Armstrong Way
West London NHS Trust
Southall
UB2 4SD
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 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A clear interest in older persons' mental health, demonstrated through placements, study, voluntary work or previous experience.
- Experience of, or exposure to, working with people living with dementia. This can come from placements, volunteering or a previous role.
- Experience, from placement or work, of OT in an in-patient and/or community older persons' mental health setting, or a willingness to develop it.
- Experience of receiving supervision and reflecting on practice, plus the ability to use supervision to develop
- Evidence of contributing to a team project, service improvement idea or quality activity, for example on placement or in a previous role.
Desirable
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Older Persons' Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within older persons' mental health
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
- Awareness of research methodology
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise Academic papers
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, both MDT and profession specific
- Ability to work autonomously
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to contribute to in- service training
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Good organizational skills and time management
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- A clear interest in older persons' mental health, demonstrated through placements, study, voluntary work or previous experience.
- Experience of, or exposure to, working with people living with dementia. This can come from placements, volunteering or a previous role.
- Experience, from placement or work, of OT in an in-patient and/or community older persons' mental health setting, or a willingness to develop it.
- Experience of receiving supervision and reflecting on practice, plus the ability to use supervision to develop
- Evidence of contributing to a team project, service improvement idea or quality activity, for example on placement or in a previous role.
Desirable
- Involvement in research and clinical audit
- Use of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Older Persons' Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within older persons' mental health
- Ability to build rapport with service users, carers and colleagues
- Evidence of ability in OT assessment, treatment planning, intervention and evaluation
- Use of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Ability to work independently and under supervision as part of a team
Desirable
- Awareness of research methodology
- Ability to prepare and present papers at study days and conferences
- Ability to apply (research) evidence-based practice
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise Academic papers
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, both MDT and profession specific
- Ability to work autonomously
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to contribute to in- service training
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Good organizational skills and time management
- Presentation skills
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
West London NHS Trust
Address
Armstrong Way
West London NHS Trust
Southall
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Armstrong Way
West London NHS Trust
Southall
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Specialist Occupational Therapist
Alice Betts
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-ICS-542
Job locations
Armstrong Way
West London NHS Trust
Southall
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
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