Senior Occupational Therapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | East London NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,806 - £53,134 per annum Inc HCAs |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, E9 7TA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The East London Community Forensic Service (ELCFS) is a multidisciplinary service, developed for service users in the process of and following discharge from forensic inpatient services within East London.This post is for a Senior Occupational Therapist based in the community forensic team. The post will be permanent and will be working with service users who are discharged to our Newham.
The successful candidate will be expected to hold a referral-based caseload, carry out OT assessments and plan interventions, with a focus on daily skills and engagement in meaningful activities. They will need to work closely with the wider therapy team and participate in the planning and delivery of the group programme. They will also have an important role in consulting with multidisciplinary teams, accommodation providers and partner organisations of ELCFS.
To be a Specialist Occupational Therapist, working as part of a Specialist Community Forensic Multidisciplinary team, responsible for providing a high level of assessments, recovery-focused treatment and interventions with service-users within the forensic directorate.
To support service-users using a recovery-based model so that they can step-down into increasingly independent, less restrictive and lower-cost placements.
To work with service-users using a recidivism approach, working collaboratively in developing or reinforcing protective factors which can reduce the likelihood of reoffending and/or relapsing.
To contribute to effective crisis and risk management plans, reducing likelihood of readmission into secure inpatient settings. To work creatively with service-users with a view of developing their employment skills, budgeting, self-care, participation in meaningful activity and daily living skills.
To work across a number of boroughs in the East London area and demonstrate flexibility and autonomy.
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.
To undertake comprehensive assessment of service users with complex
and severe mental health and/or Learning Disability needs, using well
developed clinical reasoning to select appropriate assessments and
assessment techniques.
To use MOHO based assessment tools and GAS goals to carry out ADL
assessment, intervention plans and outcomes
To complete comprehensive assessments and reports, advising the
service-user’s care team on appropriate level of supported living
arrangements that best meets the service-user’s needs.
To work with service-users using a Recovery-based approach,
implementing a range of interventions to support the service-user in
developing independent living skills.
To work with service-users in building and developing community links
and support networks.
To work with accommodation providers, family and carer’s where relevant.
To contribute to Recovery-focused groups and activities where applicable.
To complete mobility assessments and provide adaptive equipment to
support the service-user to live independently.
To produce timely and accurate records in accordance with Health and
Care Professions regulation.
To have a good understanding of the Mental Health act, taking into
account the complexities of working with service-users whom have a
Forensic history combined with a Mental Health and/or Learning Disability diagnosis.
To work with service-users using a Recidivism approach, working with
service-users in developing protective factors that can support them from
re-offending.
Using verbal, non-verbal and written communication tools, depending on
the communication needs of the service-users so as to ensure serviceusers understanding. To be able to persuade, negotiate, as well and
demonstrated empathy and reassurance. The Occupational therapist must adapt their communication techniques according to the needs of the
service-user.
To urgently report and take appropriate action if there are immediate
concerns about risk, safeguarding and service-users safety.
To be able to effectively represent Occupational therapy within the Multidisciplinary team.
To provide assessment reports, progress reports and outcome reports in a
timely and reliable approach according to the patient care-pathway
standards.
To ensure and contribute to effective record-keeping standards that meet
over trust compliance standards, ensuring data-protection and
governance standards are effectively implemented and maintained.
To communicate with a range of community based organisations and
services where and when appropriate including developing links with local hostels, local charities and third sector organisations.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Jul 2026
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