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We’re offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our redesigned psychosis service, delivering evidence-based pathways and support for Bromley residents. This role is all about making a real difference—helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life through interventions that boost daily living, social engagement, and vocational skills. You’ll collaborate with a talented, experienced Occupational Therapy team, playing a key role in shaping, delivering, and evaluating OT across these new pathways. If you’re passionate about recovery, inclusion, and empowering people to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Complete comprehensive occupational needs assessments for service users referred to OT.
* Co-produce personalised goals and deliver tailored interventions aligned with individual care plans.
* Lead and facilitate a variety of group-based interventions that promote recovery, empowerment, and readiness for discharge where appropriate.
* Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues to identify service users’ functional needs and enhance clinical outcomes.
* Manage a clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.
* Act as Care Co-ordinator and/or vocational lead where appropriate.
* Identify and work towards OT goals as part of the multi-disciplinary care plan.
* Deliver OT-specific assessments and interventions in both individual and group formats.
* Use specialist mental health and OT assessment tools and treatment techniques.
* Provide interventions in various settings to ensure effective care.
* Promote independence through daily living, social, and vocational skills.
* Assess for and provide equipment to enhance independence.
* Monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment plans to measure progress and outcomes.
* Deliver services within the Care Programme Approach framework.
* Apply a high level of understanding of disability and provide life skills training.
* Prioritise referrals and manage effective discharge planning.
* Contribute to and carry out risk assessments and management plans.
* Work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
* Supervise support workers and OT students on placement.
* Participate in service development, research, and audit activities.
* Maintain up-to-date electronic and written records in line with Trust standards.
* Ensure practice is evidence-based and aligned with national guidelines and legislation.
* Attend mandatory training and maintain a CPD portfolio.
* Promote service user involvement and uphold Trust values.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donve Thompson‑Boy Job title: Consultant Occupational Therapist Email address: donve.thompson-boy@nhs.net Telephone number: 020 8676 5469
Our Values
* We’re Kind
* We’re Fair
* We Listen
* We Care
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