Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an internal opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work within a well-established service at Broadmoor Hospital, a high-security forensic hospital. The role involves working with patients with severe mental illness or personality disorder, focusing on reducing risk and offending behaviours. The post holder will be responsible for one ward, working with an Occupational Therapy Assistant, and contributing to group and individual treatment goals. Experience in forensic settings and using the VdT MoCA is essential.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health
- Clinical supervision training
- Qualifications and TrainingBSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification HCPC Registered Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health Clinical supervision training Practice placement supervision training BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.
- BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.
Desirable criteria
- Management/Leadership training
- Accredited Practice placement supervision training
- Coaching skills
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Clear indication of an interest in the relevant MH area
- In-patient or community mental health OT clinical experience
- Supervision of O.T.s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
- Use of the Activity Participation Outcome Measure- APOM
- Experience in the use of the VdT MoCA as a model of practice
- Demonstrated involvement in service development
- To provide leadership to junior staff
- To write local operational protocols or group protocols in collaboration with others.
- Experience of specific mental health speciality
- Understanding of the needs of the particular patients within setting
- Supporting effective change management within teams
- Experience of line managing staff
- Research and audit experience
- Experience in Service or treatment audit
- Applied Knowledge of NSF and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental Health
- Awareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the particular setting
- Demonstrated application of Risk assessment and management in clinical practice.
- Understanding and clinical application of Model of Human Occupation and or other relevant models of practice
- Working knowledge and application of clinical governance
- To assimilate OT research into OT interventions
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Able to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specific
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective leadership skills
- Good motivational techniques and abilities.
- Clear effective planning and decision-making skills
- Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary setting
- Able to contribute to in-service training.
- Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agencies.
- Demonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staff.
- Knowledge of the Model of Creative Ability- MoCA
- Knowledge of the APOM assessment
- Knowledge of OT standardised assessments such as AMPS and ESI
- Computer Literacy
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to reflect, identify and take responsibility for continuing professional development (CPD)
- Understand the need for and actively participates in own supervision and constructive use of feedback
- High levels of initiative, innovation and self-motivation
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
- Non-discriminatory practice
- Membership of a Special Interest Group e.g. RCOT SS Mental Health
- Willingness to participate in rotation schemes where relevant
- Able to demonstrate a strong professional identity
- Qualifications and Training
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health
- Clinical supervision training
- Qualifications and TrainingBSc (Hons) or equivalent occupational therapy qualification HCPC Registered Evidence of post-graduate training in mental health Clinical supervision training Practice placement supervision training BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.
- BACOT registered or other Indemnity Insurance in place.
- Management/Leadership training
- Accredited Practice placement supervision training
- Coaching skills
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Clear indication of an interest in the relevant MH area
- In-patient or community mental health OT clinical experience
- Supervision of O.T.s and support staff
- Supervision of O.T. students on practice placement
- Use of the Activity Participation Outcome Measure- APOM
- Experience in the use of the VdT MoCA as a model of practice
- Dem
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West London NHS Trust
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
This is an exciting internal opportunity to work within a well-established, staffed and resourced and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients with a primary diagnosis of server mental illness or personality disorder.
The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to develop their skills. The hospital has moved to a new bespoke hospital is the most modern high security forensic hospital in the country. The hospital focuses on innovative care to a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focussing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.
We are looking to recruit a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in forensic settings who enjoys new challenges. Experience in using the VdT MoCA is essential
Main duties of the job
The post holder will take be responsible for one ward and will work with Occupational Therapy Assistant in all the sessions with patients. The Occupational Therapy service work together to offer groups and individual treatment goals for patients and are valued member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The hospital offers a variety of
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