Job summaryThis is a great clinical leadership opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with mental health experience to develop their skills as a senior practitioner within West London NHS Trust. An Occupational therapist with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and experience to lead the mental health recovery OT team at Ealing North and South MINT.West London NHS Trust has successfully bid for funding to develop its community mental health service in an exciting new direction, meaning that the successful applicant will be expected to develop a new focus for the occupational therapy service in line with the community mental health framework and the NHS long term plan. This policy framework places the patient at the centre of everything that we do and means that the occupational therapy service will be flexible, innovative and creative.You will work in collaboration with the existing clinical lead in Ealing Action and together you will forge a successful occupational therapy service that meets the needs of people with mental health difficulties living in the community. Additionally, you will work alongside clinical leads from other professions in providing multi-disciplinary care.You will also need to form effective working relationships with the wider clinical team, inpatients services, older persons, perinatal and CAMHS.Main duties of the jobYou will take responsibility for supporting the head of OT in MINT and the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist and Head of VRS in the management and co-ordination of the occupational therapy Service. As a senior practitioner you will also be expected to support the MINT team managers in their absence and support in leadership activities.West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, communityand physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.We also provide some specialistservices that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssentialBSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualificationHCPC RegisteredEvidence of post-graduate training in mental healthClinical supervision trainingPractice placement educator trainingDesirableManagement / Leadership trainingEXPERIENCEEssentialConsiderable post qualification experience as a Band 6 or equivalent Occupational TherapistClear indication of an interest in the relevant Mental Health areaIn-patient and/or community mental health OT clinical experienceSupervision of O.T.s and support staffSupervision of O.T. students on practice placementDemonstrated involvement in service developmentDesirableExperience of community based mental health servicesUnderstanding of the needs of patients in the communitySupporting effective change management within teamsExperience of line managing staffResearch and audit experienceKNOWLEDGEEssentialApplied Knowledge of relevant policy and changes within wider NHS relevant to Mental HealthAwareness and knowledge of factors specifically relating to O.T. within the communityDemonstrated application of Risk Assessment and management in clinical practiceUnderstanding and clinical application of Model of Human OccupationWorking knowledge and application of clinical governanceSKILLSEssentialAble to demonstrate a strong professional identityAble to communicate and negotiate effectively with staff at all levels.Able to commit to and work effectively within teams, MDT, and profession specificAbility to work autonomouslyEffective leadership skillsGood motivational techniques and abilities.Clear effective planning and decision-making skills.Able to maintain the profile of occupational therapy within a multidisciplinary settingAble to contribute to in-service training.Able to establish good working relationships across the Trust and other agenciesDemonstrates the ability to professionally role model, empower and motivate staffDesirableComputer LiteracyGood organisational skills and time management.Presentation and teaching skillsOTHER REQUIREMENTSEssentialAble to deal with stress appropriately and work under pressureGood attendance record.Commitment to life-long learningDesirableMembership of Occupational Therapy Special Interest GroupDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest London NHS TrustAddressEaling North MINTGrand Union VillageNortholtUB5 6WLEmployer's websitehttps://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)