Occupational Therapy Assistant | West London NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £32,199 - £34,876 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | SOUTHALL, UB1 3EU |
| Cwmni: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7843287/222-SF-716 |
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If you are looking for a substantive post and a new challenge, and have a particular interest in Forensic services then this is the position for you.
The Forensic Services based at St Bernard’s Hospital on the Ealing site in London are comprised of a number of specialist areas including Women’s and Men’s services at both low and medium security. The post holder will join an already established Occupational Therapy service and will be based in the Low Secure and Community directorate – specifically working with people with learning disability/intellectual difficulties.
We have a wider Occupational Therapy service comprising of occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, activity coordinators and Recovery Support workers.
You will be supervised and supported by Occupational Therapist to deliver an occupational therapy led program within the Forensic services.
We have a service wide requirement to deliver a range of off ward group programmes that develop service user’ skills and function in line with recovery principles and practice. These include social skills, transitions, life skills, goal setting, self-catering and leisure management a lot of these skills are developed within our vocational programme.
The post holder will join an established Occupational Therapy service working across the units listed above. In this role, you will work closely with specialist Occupational Therapy practitioners who primarily support in‑patients, delivering cross‑ward Occupational Therapy and vocational programmes with strong links into the community.
The service provides a range of off‑ward group programmes designed to support recovery by developing service users’ functional and life skills. These include social skills, transitions, life skills, goal setting, self‑catering, leisure management and other activities delivered as part of our vocational programme.
Occupational Therapists lead the development of vocational pathways for service users within the secure perimeter, supporting progress into community opportunities through strong links with the Vocational Service in West Ealing.
We also maintain active partnerships with education and physical activity services on the St Bernard’s site, enabling service users to gain qualifications that enhance their skills and CVs.
As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will implement assessments, support goal‑oriented interventions, and work directly with service users under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists. The service currently uses the Model of Human Occupation and is transitioning toward the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability. Full training and support will be provided when you join the team.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Mar 2026