Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a part-time (0.5WTE) Band 7 Occupational Therapist, to lead a new 18-month project working with autistic individuals on inpatient wards in Croydon, with the ultimate aim of supporting a positive discharge. You will work with an autistic peer support worker and behaviour support practitioner, and be hosted within the wider Transforming Care in Autism team, a diverse and supportive multi-disciplinary team working across Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The role is based at Monks Orchard House on the Bethlem Hospital site, with occasional travel to the Maudsley Hospital to meet with the wider Transforming Care in Autism team. You may also undertake community based visits, and attend other meetings across the Trust as required.
Main Duties of the Job
* To provide specialist interventions according to discipline including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes.
* To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
* To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate.
* To promote service evaluation, audit and research.
* To work as an autonomous professional within registration body guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by the policies and procedures of the service, taking responsibility for own work including treatment and discharge decisions with support of clinical supervisor.
* To offer training to mainstream services.
* To be active in the provision of staff support within their area, including but not limited to Critical Incident Staff Support and Reflect‑Support‑Resolve, and to participate, as a recipient, in staff support work when appropriate.
About Us
Be a part of the internationally renowned South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust by joining our hard working and energetic team in the London borough of Croydon.
We value diversity and want our teams to represent our population in Croydon. With that in mind we welcome applicants who have lived experience as well as those from people from ethnic minority background.
Career Progression Pathways and Development Opportunities
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience with the aim of progressing into other roles across the organisation. For this role, we offer support to develop management and leadership skills and knowledge as required. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development including weekly Education and Research meetings across the pathway and beyond.
Agile and Flexible Working
As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. Although the core hours for the service are Monday to Friday, in the time frame from 9 to 5, there are opportunities to work outside of these hours, giving you the very best of good work life balance.
Job Details
Date Posted: 24 March 2026
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of outer HCAs pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part-time
Reference Number: 334-CLI-7805764
Job Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monk Orchard Road, London, BR3 3BX
Job Responsibilities
* KR 1 Clinical and Client Care – Provide specialist assessments, formulations and interventions for individuals and their support network where the identified client has specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) according to discipline in the Transforming Care in Autism service; provide culturally appropriate interventions with carers or families when required; assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans; provide reports to referrers, service users and families; select and deliver evidence-based specialist interventions, monitor outcome and adapt interventions as necessary; promote psychological support for carers.
* KR 2 Contributing to team or service clinical functioning – Contribute to the effective working of the TCA service; deliver accessible services to diverse local communities; challenge discrimination and support development of culturally competent services; liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals; liaise with the service MDT and other professionals.
* KR 3 Policy and service development – Implement policies and procedures in own area; propose improvements; contribute to consultation and engagement of service users; participate in appropriate projects.
* KR 4 Care or management of resources – Take care of Trust equipment and physical resources; ensure sufficient resources, request or order supplies; ensure cleanliness and safe functioning of equipment; monitor and advise clients on safe use; maintain confidential storage; be responsible for obtaining and maintaining equipment within budget.
* KR 5 Management and supervision – Allocate and supervise paid assistant if required; supervise trainees after completing relevant supervision training.
* KR 6 Teaching and Training – Provide specialist training to other professions; disseminate research findings through presentations and published articles.
* KR 7 Record-keeping and Information Governance – Ensure all information is recorded as required; maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and reporting.
* KR 8 Research and development – Undertake regular complex service evaluation, audits or research relevant to service needs.
* KR 9 Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development – Receive regular clinical and professional supervision; maintain Continuing Professional Development; keep up to date with developments and legislation; comply with professional standards.
* KR 10 General – Travel to home visits, community placements and meetings as appropriate; be aware of risk relating to aggressive behaviour; respond appropriately to emotionally distressing situations and support others through staff support work.
Person Specification
* Qualifications (Essential) – Entry-level qualification in Occupational Therapy and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus supervised practice/additional training) accepted for registration; Registered with professional body (e.g., HCPC/RCN).
* Qualifications (Desirable) – Post-graduate training relevant to the specialist area; Post-registration qualification.
* Experience (Essential) – Experience of assessment and treatment of clients with complex psychological needs; experience working with diversity and multicultural framework; experience developing and carrying out audit/research projects; experience with neurodevelopmental conditions.
* Knowledge/Skills (Essential) – Knowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care.
* Abilities (Essential) – Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team; Ability to manage emotionally stressful situations such as working with victims of abuse or people who engage in severe self-harming or aggressive behaviour.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monk Orchard Road, London, BR3 3BX
Website: https://www.slam.nhs.uk/
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