This is an exciting internal opportunity to work within a well-established, staffed, and respected Occupational Therapy service with patients who have a primary diagnosis of severe mental illness or personality disorder.

The post will be based within the high security, forensic hospital environment and offers a great development opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to develop their skills. The hospital has moved to a new bespoke facility, the most modern high-security forensic hospital in the country, focusing on innovative care for a challenging and interesting patient group. We have a strong commitment to multi-professional working within the clinical team, focusing on reducing risk and offending behaviours.

We are looking to recruit a resourceful, motivated Occupational Therapist, experienced in mental health (though not necessarily in forensic), who enjoys new challenges.

The post holder will be responsible for one ward and will work with the Occupational Therapy Assistant in all sessions with patients. The Occupational Therapy service collaborates to offer groups and individual treatment goals for patients and is a valued member of the multi-disciplinary team.

The hospital offers a variety of services that meet the changing needs of patients at every stage of their recovery. The Occupational Therapist works in close collaboration with vocational work areas, a health and fitness team, and a recovery college, as well as the work carried out by other Allied Health Professionals.

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 the 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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, and 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 the attached document.

The person specification below is not the full specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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