Bank Occupational Therapist

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our expanding multidisciplinary Dementia service within Hounslow. The candidate must have good knowledge and experience of working with people living with Dementia along with the skills to work as part of a multidisciplinary community team. You will work with people living in their own homes to live well with Dementia, reduce the risk of crisis, hospital admission and the need for increased formal care., You will work with patients on the caseload to remain independent within their own home environment, providing proactively support, clinical interventions/support and care planning.

The service works to reduce unplanned hospital admissions, prevent crisis, maintain wellbeing and enable people to maintain their own wellbeing whilst living with Dementia.

Successful candidates for the post will need to be self-motivated, forward thinking and committed to learning. You will proactively build professional relationships and work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Complete comprehensive holistic assessment using clinical skills and knowledge, to interpret a range of complex clinical findings to develop appropriate, treatment / care plans intervention and evaluation of the patients in the service.

Use clinical knowledge to identify changing or deteriorating health conditions or function and to educate patients and families to recognise these signs and refer to appropriate health services.

Identify and address any equipment needs that will promote functional independence and safety within the home environment. This includes to assist carers and family members.

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' overallby 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.