Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (A flexible work pattern covering 7 days including weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 333-D-MK-MH-1280-A
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cherrywood
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
Are you an empathetic Occupational Therapist with keen interest in Mental Health?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist, to join our fantastic trust.
We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work as part of the team within Cherrywood Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. Cherrywood is an 7 bedded unit that provides short-term (up to one year) residential rehabilitation to help service users return to independent living. The unit enables people with severe and complex mental health problems to gain or regain the confidence and skills in everyday activities which will enable them to fulfil their potential for recovery and independence.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an established, dynamic and friendly residential rehabilitation inpatient service. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who would be committed to working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support the recovery of individuals cared for in this context.
Main duties of the job
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop clinical leadership expertise, and has scope for personal and professional development within a highly professional and supportive environment.
The vacancy allows for a range of competencies as identified within the AFC Knowledge and skills framework, as well as a range of development opportunities within the area of mental health practice.
You will need to be a motivated and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. You will hold a current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Working for our organisation
We are passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient need and the development, implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy treatment and programmes of care, acting as a clinical team leader.
The post holder will take the lead with other senior staff in planning a high quality programme of therapeutic and occupational activities for a caseload of patients in a rehabilitation setting, and be involved in the delivery of these.
To educate, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff, students, patients and relatives.
For more information about this post, please see attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health Professional Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable criteria
- Student supervision/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Can demonstrate experience of working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist.
- Varied clinical approaches and specialist clinical skills developed over time.
- Established core skills, assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Core skills, assessment, treatment and evaluation
- Experience and competence in providing short term individual and group treatments
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- In depth knowledge of models of care and expertise in professional approaches.
- Good working knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Health Processes such as CPA
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Able to lead on aspects of service provision and development
- Able to select and use appropriate standardized assessments
Personal disposition
Essential criteria
- Ability to maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so
- Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively
- Full driving license in order to drive the unit vehicle to access community-based activities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kerri Trenfield
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01908 282072
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