Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join a specialist mental health service, supporting individuals on their recovery journey and helping them build confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

Position: Occupational Therapist
Salary: £31,249 per annum
Location: South East London
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full-time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on receipt

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary clinical team within a specialist mental health setting. You will play a key role in delivering person-centred occupational therapy interventions that support recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting occupational therapy assessments and developing individual treatment plans

• Delivering therapeutic interventions on both a one-to-one and group basis

• Facilitating therapeutic groups and supporting structured activity programmes

• Preparing clinical reports and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings

• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support high-quality patient care

• Providing supervision and guidance to Occupational Therapy Assistants where appropriate

• Building positive relationships with patients, families, carers, and professionals

• Ensuring practice complies with professional standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

• Maintaining a high level of direct clinical practice

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

• Current HCPC registration

• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills

• Experience within mental health services, ideally including eating disorder services

• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• A compassionate and recovery-focused approach to supporting individuals

• Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering excellent care

About the Organisation

This specialist healthcare provider delivers expert mental health treatment and support through experienced multidisciplinary teams. With a strong focus on personalised care, recovery, and positive outcomes, the organisation provides a supportive environment where clinical professionals can develop their skills and make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Occupational Therapist, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, Therapy Lead, Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Allied Health Professional, Clinical Occupational Therapist.

If you are passionate about helping people regain confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose, we would love to hear from you.