Job Summary
Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 350+ Occupational Therapists in CNWL. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills. OT's in CNWL are supported by a long-established professional structure including an AHP director, Trust-wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. Personal and professional development is a high priority and underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing internal and external training and quality supervision, ensuring all our OTs reach their full potential. Our commitment to research, audit and evidence-based practice is supported by strong links with local universities.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Wants to work in a managerial role whilst continuing to develop their clinical expertise
* Has an interest in service development
* Demonstrates good leadership skills
* Committed to CPD for themselves and their team
* Experienced & motivated Band 6 or 7
* Can develop relationships with multiple stakeholders and work in a fast paced environment
* Likes working in an environment of change and the opportunities that brings for improvement and development
Main duties of the job
If you are an OT who strives for excellence and wants to develop to your full potential then we would welcome your application. Band 7 OTs enrich teams and the service with their managerial and clinical expertise. We recognise this and therefore view them as staff we are committed to fully supporting in their clinical and managerial development. There will be opportunities to lead on trust-wide OT projects, shadow senior managers and develop in areas of interest.
The post holder will oversee the Tamarind team which is made up of 5 OTs, 1 OT apprentice, 4 Activity Coordinators, 2 Fitness Instructors and a Peer Support Worker. It is a busy team, integral to the day-to-day delivery of activity and therapy provision across 4 Acute Wards and 1 PICU. This is a great time to join our team as there are exciting development plans in process, providing loads of opportunity to hone skills and gain experience in service development and improvement. While leading and supervising a team and providing expert clinical care.
Important information: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend assessment day on a date to be confirmed (TBC) from 9am - 2pm. Please ensure you are available.
About Us / Benefits
Our offer to you:
* Receive monthly supervision from the Head OT for Brent Mental Health
* Develop Brent OT Acute Provision with a multi-disciplinary team including third sector organisations and volunteers
* Engage in Research and Development structures in Occupational Therapy, including specialist forums and networks
* Represent OT and the Trust at conferences and opportunities
* Organise and chair OT meetings with CPD activities such as reviewing new research/articles and reflective space
* Bespoke 1:1 induction by Head OT tailored to your needs
* Inclusive and diverse workspace
* Nationally leading Trust-wide staff networks
* Staff health and wellbeing schemes
* QI training and support to drive service development
* Flexible working
Details
* Date posted: 09 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inc Outer HCAS
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, London NW10 7NS
Job Description & Responsibilities
Job responsibilities: Please see the job description for full details on the role.
* Provide professional and day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise to the Tamarind Team
* Work effectively with a range of agencies and professionals supporting service users in their recovery
* Ensure interventions amplify an individual\'s self-management skills in line with recovery and social inclusion
* Be involved in the development and implementation of Ward Group Programmes
* Manage a defined complex OT caseload using evidence-based, person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist OT treatment
* Collaborate with the Borough Head OT and other Lead OTs to promote evidence-based OT within acute roles
* Support the development of OT and Activity services at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
* Provide training and education to OTs and other professionals on how occupation supports recovery
* Work with other Lead OTs in CNWL to develop services, including projects, audits and research
* Educate students on practice placement and mentor OT apprenticeships as required
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
* Practice Placement Educator's Course
* Mental health specific workshops and short courses
Desirable
* Postgraduate training specific to clinical specialty
* Management & Leadership training
* PSI Training
* RCOT membership
Experience
Essential
* Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services
* Experience in audit/research projects
* Experience in leading/developing a service or component
* Experience in using standardised OT assessments including MOHO
* Experience in supervising staff; recruitment and workforce planning
* Experience in managing resources (financial, stock, equipment)
* Experience in partnership working with external providers to promote socially inclusive opportunities
* Experience in completing Risk Assessment Tools
* Experience in partnership working with external agencies
Desirable
* Experience in community mental health
* Experience in inpatient mental health
* Experience in completing PSI investigations
* Experience in managing complex HR issues (performance, long-term sickness)
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Individual and group work assessment and intervention
* Interpersonal skills to deal with sensitivities and complexities
* Effective leadership through projects, audits and research
* Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening) and IT proficiency
* Ability to produce timely, accurate reports
* Knowledge of personal recovery principles and OT models of practice
* Ability to work autonomously, meet deadlines and make decisions independently
* Ability to deputise in the absence of the Head OT
* Ability to prioritise workload and support junior staff
* Commitment to ongoing CPD
* Application of risk assessment and risk management to support recovery
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship and UK Registration: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Park Royal Centre for Mental Health
London NW10 7NS
Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
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