Job summary
Are you interested in working in an inpatient Mental health setting with a well established OT Service and MDT? If so, we may have the post for you!
A brilliant opportunity has arisen within the Luton inpatient acute mental health service. Due to internal development, an opportunity has arisen for an OT to join our team as a band 5. This post will allow you to build essential clinical skills while assessing and building functional skills with the working age population.
In this post, you will be supported by an experienced Specialist OT to develop a personalised CPD plan, with the aim of enabling you to develop the knowledge, skills and experience of a senior practitioner.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for the treatment of adults within the unit. You will utilise assessment and evaluation tools drawn from the Model of Human Occupation. The OT assessments and interventions will be recovery focused and client centred, supporting and enabling the person to achieve their goals in self‑care, productivity and leisure. As part of the multi‑disciplinary team your assessments will be essential in informing and planning positive discharge for the client.
You will work within the already well‑established multi‑disciplinary team to further develop the role of Occupational Therapy and to enhance the OT programme, both on the ward and in the community. This will be achieved through 1:1 intervention, group work, and enabling clients to access relevant local community resources to support discharge.
A planned, supportive induction period will be developed to enable you to reach your full potential in your role. If you have not yet completed your preceptorship, we will support you to complete one. Regular managerial and professional supervision will be provided and you will have monthly opportunities to participate in the service’s OT CPD events and shape service development through quality improvement. Professional development and training are actively encouraged through the appraisal process.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job details
Date posted: 21 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 363-LUT7600273
Job location: Luton Center for Mental Health, Callnwood Road, Luton, LU4 0FB
Contact
For further details please contact: John Heams, Head OT for Working Age Inpatient Mental Health Services on 07557 593131 or via email at: J.heams@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification / Training Essential
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* State Registration
* Fieldwork Educator Training
* Member of College of Occupational Therapists
Experience Essential
* Post qualifying experience in Mental Health
* Experience of working with people experiencing mental health problems
* Knowledge and experience of supporting and enabling people with complex needs (mental health problems, physical health problems and social issues) in a hospital setting.
* Experience of assessing for physical health needs
* Assertive in clinical and managerial situations
* Excellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
* Experience of clinically supervising OT staff and students
* Experience of developing and facilitating groups.
* Evidence of previous service development activities and role development.
* Evidence of working as part of a MDT.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Carry out culturally sensitive Occupational Therapy Assessment with good treatment process skills
* Good clinical reasoning skills.
* Ability to undertake clinical risk – assess, manage and reduce potential risks.
* Good interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients.
* Evaluate clinical work using formal and informal methods.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to present information in a clear, concise manner.
* Ability to initiate, plan and prioritise and coordinate a range of activities in relation to clinical work and the wider MDT team/service.
* Ability to maintain the profile of OT within the MDT/service/organisation.
* Effective time management skills.
* Computer / Word Processing skills.
* Model of Human Occupation and its practical application in the clinical field.
* Knowledge of health and safety issues at work.
* Knowledge of psychiatric conditions and treatment available including a range of treatment techniques.
* Understanding of the impact of mental health problems upon occupational functioning (self‑care, productivity and leisure) and performance components (cognitive and physical).
* Skills in devising and implementing strategies to improve and monitor quality.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Awareness of current legislation affecting Mental Health Services.
* Understanding of the Mental Health Act.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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 the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Luton Center for Mental Health, Callnwood Road, Luton, LU4 0FB
Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/
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