Occupational Therapist | North London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum including HCAS (pro-rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, N15 5BN |
| Company: | Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7887871/455-NLFT-0759 |
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and community‑focused Occupational Therapist to join the Tottenham Talking project, an innovative partnership between the NHS and the voluntary sector. Tottenham Talking provides safe, creative and inclusive community spaces for adults effected by mental health to build confidence, develop skills and connect with others. The project supports individuals to better manage their mental health and to move towards meaningful activity, work and wider community participation.
The successful applicant will deliver both individual and group interventions within community settings, working closely with colleagues across NHS and voluntary sector teams to ensure a safe, effective and person‑centred service. You will play an active part in designing and facilitating a varied programme of groups that reflect the needs, identities and interests of local residents. As the project continues to grow, you will also contribute to ongoing service development, evaluation and quality improvement, helping to shape the future direction of the programme and strengthen its impact.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with experience in community and mental health settings who is confident working with both adults and young people. You will bring creativity, flexibility and a genuine passion for community‑based practice, along with an interest in co‑production and partnership working. Experience in developing or delivering group programmes will be valuable, as will a commitment to reducing inequalities and improving access to mental health support for diverse communities.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a unique and evolving community mental health initiative. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary environment and have the chance to contribute meaningfully to a project that is making a real difference to wellbeing and opportunity across Haringey.
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
Why NLFT?
• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Group Facilitation and Support:
• Co-Facilitate Groups:Lead and co-facilitate therapeutic and activity-based groups, such as arts & crafts, movement groups, community access, self-care and life skills sessions.
• Specialised Groups:Develop and lead groups tailored to specific needs, including those for neurodiverse adults and young people transitioning from CAMHS.
Individual Support:
• One-to-One Sessions:Provide up to 6 one-to-one peer support sessions for participants, focusing on sensitive issues and helping individuals who may be anxious about group settings and wanted to achieve a specific goal in relation to their engagement with Tottenham Talking and personal mental health needs.
• Goal Setting and Safety Planning:Assist participants in setting personal goals and creating safety plans during the welcome chats and ongoing check-ins.
• Self-Management and Skill Building:
• Teach Self-Management Tools:Support participants in using apps and tools for mindfulness, recovery, yoga, and healthy eating.
• Employment Support:Collaborate with organisations like Twining & Hestia to provide employment support and help participants gain work experience through the volunteer programme.
This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026