South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Lead Occupational Therapist
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Lead Occupational Therapist
Join the Shaftesbury Forensic Inpatient Service at Springfield University Hospital as a Specialist Occupational Therapist
Play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care within a modern medium and low secure setting. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting men and women detained under the Mental Health Act who present with complex mental health needs and risks. Occupational therapy is central to recovery.
- Strong culture of continuous professional development
- Robust supervision and excellent training opportunities
- Commitment to growing and developing staff at all levels
- Work alongside specialist expertise, including a dedicated sensory practitioner within the team
- Opportunity to shape practice, promote inclusion and recovery
- Contribute to a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous quality improvement within a supportive and forward-thinking forensic service
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a complex caseload
- Apply advanced clinical reasoning to deliver evidence-based, person-centred interventions informed by the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and the Recovery Approach
- Support service users to develop meaningful skills, enhance independence, and progress towards community reintegration
- Provide leadership through supervision, staff development, and service improvement initiatives
- Act as a specialist resource in complex situations
- Influence care planning and clinical pathways
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About Us:
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.
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Why Choose Us:
- Inclusive and diverse, actively anti-racist
- Attracting people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich our work
- Proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do
- Offer flexible working, career development, and a variety of benefits
- Positive, welcoming environment for our people and their careers to thrive
Contact Information:
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
- Name: Deborah Murphy
- Job Title: Deputy Head of Therapies
- Email Address: Deborah.Murphy@swlstg.nhs.uk
- Telephone Number: 020 3513 4364
Note: Unless expressly stated in the job advert, the role is not subject to sponsorship. All offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
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