Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
B5 Occupational Therapist
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B5 Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist (B5) – Brent Community Mental Health Rehab Function
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a B5 Occupational Therapist to join our Brent Community Mental Health Rehab Function within our community service. This role offers meaningful development tailored to your specific needs and interests, helping you grow within a supportive and motivated team. Backed by an experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT), our organisation prioritises internal growth—92% of our senior colleagues were promoted in-house.
The team serves Brent, London Borough of Culture 2020 and Council of the Year 2020, working with a diverse and vibrant community.
Working Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert occupational therapy services within a community mental health context, delivering individual and group-based interventions, assessments, and evaluations.
- Apply Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and evidence-based assessment tools to establish baseline functioning and inform ongoing care.
- Work within recovery principles and personalised treatment planning to enhance service users’ quality of life, focusing on functional outcomes and community integration.
- Collaborate with senior OTs and an established support network of OTs across the borough and trust.
- Engage in training, reflective practice, trauma-informed case formulation, and skill-sharing projects to foster professional growth.
Service Aims
This service focuses on two core objectives:
- Continuation of rehabilitation for individuals transitioning from inpatient care, supporting them in developing independent living skills and community integration.
- Preventing inpatient referral by providing community-based mental health rehabilitation in the least restrictive setting possible.
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Key Achievements: ✔ Reduced referrals to residential rehabilitation services ✔ Shorter average stays in funded Extended Care Rooms (ECRs) ✔ Improved length of care for community-based rehabilitation referrals
Target Population
This role serves individuals requiring mental health rehabilitation who are therapeutically stable enough for community-based support.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent Diploma) in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration and eligibility to practice in the UK
Desirable Qualifications
- Post-registration training or qualifications
- Membership or involvement in occupational therapy special interest groups
Essential Experience
- Experience as a registered Allied Health Professional (AHP) in the UK or similar contexts
- Experience in caseload management, working with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), coordinating with assistant staff, and supervising students -Experience in teaching junior professionals and volunteering or working in health/social care
Desirable Experience
- Community mental health or relevant specialism experience
- Audit and research participation
Key Skills, Knowledge & Abilities (Essential)
- Fluent written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in IT (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, databases)
- Strong problem-solving, flexibility, leadership, and autonomy
- Ability to plan, prioritise workload, and work independently
- Understanding of clinical supervision and disability-related challenges
- Comprehensive knowledge of NHS systems, occupational therapy roles, and MDT dynamics
- Health & Safety awareness, clinical development orientation, and professional growth commitment
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Desirable Skills
- Experience supervising junior staff
- Engagement in continuous professional development
Professional Development & Support
Our team emphasizes personal and career growth, supported by: ✅ A robust professional structure with Regional AHP/OT directors and departments of clinical research & development (R&D) ✅ Internal training programmes and workshops on new methodologies, particularly Trauma-Informed Approaches ✅ Partnerships with neighbouring universities, ensuring research, audit, and evidence-based practice (EBP) backing ✅ Regular supervision, case formulation reviews, and knowledge-sharing across OT specialists and borough-wide networks
Expect exposure to specialised training, residential coursework, and supervision at all career stages. This role invests in your growth—whether you’re early in your career, re-establishing, or developing advanced skills.
We’re seeking passionate OTs eager to contribute to a dynamic, recovery-focused team. If you embrace lifelong learning and thrive in diverse, collaborative communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply before [fill submission deadline if known]!
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