NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Band 6 Occupational Therapist (Mental Health & Wellness Team) – Mellmead House, Redbridge
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team within the Mental Health and Wellness Team (MHWT) based at Mellmead House, Redbridge. The MHWT provides community mental health services, offering assessment, intervention, and recovery-focused support for adults.
As a key member of the team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions, promoting:
- Independence
- Social inclusion
- Meaningful engagement in daily life
Collaborating within a multidisciplinary and OT team pathway, you will contribute to:
- Holistic care planning
- Risk formulations
- Evidence-based interventions
This role offers opportunities to develop specialist skills, including:
- Support for service development
- Co-production
- Contributing to a recovery-orientated service model
An excellent opportunity for a passionate Occupational Therapist committed to improving outcomes for individuals within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality Occupational Therapy interventions.
- Undertake comprehensive standardised assessments to co-produce meaningful goals and targeted interventions with service users.
- Develop and co-facilitate group therapy programmes.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support effective service delivery.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Support system flow and service user transitional pathways.
- Act as a Practice Placement Educator for OT students and apprentices.
- Engage in clinical effectiveness and service improvement activities, including:
- Audit
- Quality Improvement (QI)
- Research and Development initiatives
- Provide clinical supervision and coordinate junior staff, students, and trainees.
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Key Performance Areas
- Independent and team-based working
- Manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to high standards.
- Multisite engagement
- Potential need to work across multiple sites.
- Leadership and mentorship
- Support professional development of apprentices and students.
- Service improvement
- Contribute to audit, QI, and research initiatives.
Starting with NELFT
Induction Process
NELFT places high importance on welcoming and inducting new starters.
- First Monday of each month start date.
- Comprehensive induction (up to 2 weeks), including:
- Mandatory training
- Systems training
- Equipment allocation
- Networking opportunities:
- Meet with executive team and senior managers.
- Attend drop-in sessions focused on:
- Engagement
- Health and wellbeing
- Key processes (e.g., electronic records, Pathways)
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Induction held at NELFT Head Office.
Probationary Period
- All new starters (excluding internal applicants) will complete a probationary period.
- Internal applicants (unless currently on probation or on bank staff) are exempt.
High Cost Area Supplement (HCA)
- 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,714 – maximum £5,941 p.a.) for High Cost Area Supplement (applies in Redbridge, Havering, Waltham Forest, and Barking & Dagenham).
Working at NELFT
Why Join #TeamNELFT?
- Culture & Recognition: CQC rated Good (aiming for Outstanding).
- Geographical Reach: Services across North East London and Essex.
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
- Award-winning equality and diversity initiatives.
- Staff networks and training opportunities to foster a just and compassionate culture.
- Work-Life Support:
- Significant investment in staff development and career progression.
- Staff health and wellbeing activities.
- Dedication to Excellence:
- Level 3 Disability Confident Leader.
- Top 10 Employer for Working Families (five consecutive years).
- Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation.
Contact for Inquiries
For informal discussions, please contact: Jennifer Greenidge – Professional Lead OT 📞 07730 619509
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