Job overview

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist, interested to join a team of enthusiastic and committed professionals in delivering the Prime Minister’s Challenge on Dementia (2015) and the NHS Long Term Plan for Older Adults Mental Health services (2019) in the London Borough of Hounslow.

West London NHS Trust, Cognitive Impairment and Dementia services deliver specialist care to patients in the locality who are experiencing cognitive problems & dementia that impacts upon their abilities to carry out activities of daily living.

This post is a community-based Senior Occupational Therapist.  They will work under the supervision of a B7 Specialist Occupational Therapist and they will be responsible in supervising OT apprentice and/ or OT students.  They will also be part of the wider OPMHS Occupational therapy team across the Tri - boroughs. 

Main duties of the job

This is a B6 post is based in the vibrant London Borough of Hounslow.

The post holder will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and the wider occupational therapy team within the older people’s mental health service line.  Patients who are referred to this service are those with cognitive impairment who require dementia screening and diagnosis.

The Occupational Therapy service provides pre and post-diagnostic support, including cognitive rehabilitation, environmental modifications, advice on dementia design, equipment provision, and advice to carers/family members. Occupational therapy services conduct comprehensive assessments using standardised and non-standardised assessments to provide holistic interventions. They also collaborate with activity coordinators and psychology colleagues to facilitate group and individual therapeutic activities, either in the clinic or through electronic platforms.

The older people’s mental health service (OPMHS) was previously known as cognitive impairment and dementia services (CIDS).  We still offer the same services with the addition of provision for older people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

OPMHS OT team is a large and diverse team, which includes team members who have trained overseas. We have a robust induction and training programme to integrate new team members in the Trust and the service line. We are passionate about our team members’ health & well-being and career progression.

Working for our organisation

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’ overall by 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.