Occupational Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£47,951 to £56,863 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW17 0YF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of disability on occupational performance and provide training and advice on lifestyles changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment. To promote social inclusion and physical and mental well-being using evidence-based practice. This is underpinned by the principles of hope and recovery, health promotion and staying well. To independently manage an OT clinical caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, demonstrating clinical professional judgement and liaising closely with team manager where relevant. Communication To establish and maintain effective communication networks with users and carers, team members, occupational therapy colleagues and other agencies. To communicate with people in a manner consistent with their culture, background and preferred ways of communicating. To work as a member of the inter-professional team, attending meetings and contributing to decisions with regard to the care and treatment of service users. Documentation To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. To provide specialist occupational therapy reports on a regular basis in line with professional guidance and relevant clinical pathways. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

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