Location
Mellmead House, Wanstead, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£39,959 per annum plus High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% (minimum £4,870 and maximum £6,137 pro rata for part-time staff)

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health and Wellness Team (MHWT) in Redbridge. The MHWT is a community mental health service providing assessment, intervention, and recovery-focused support for adults. As a key member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions that promote independence, social inclusion, and meaningful engagement in daily life.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and OT team pathway, contributing to holistic care planning, risk formulations, and evidence-based interventions. The role offers opportunities to develop specialist skills, support service development, co-production, and contribute towards a recovery-oriented service model.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist passionate about community mental health and committed to improving outcomes within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
The role includes managing your own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and working independently as well as part of a team. Flexibility, excellent communication, and organisational skills are essential. The position may involve working across multiple sites.
New starters will receive a comprehensive induction including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation, held at the Trust's head office in Goodmayes Hospital. The post is subject to a probationary period unless exempt as an internal applicant.
Joining #TeamNELFT means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. NELFT is CQC rated Good and committed to achieving Outstanding. The Trust provides community and mental healthcare services across North East London and Essex, with award-winning equality, diversity, and staff wellbeing initiatives. Significant investment is made in staff development to ensure high-quality care delivery.
NELFT is a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and holds Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Staff networks and training opportunities foster a just and compassionate culture.

Experience
Experience working in community mental health or occupational therapy is desirable. Ability to undertake comprehensive standardised assessments and co-produce meaningful goals and interventions. Experience in group therapy facilitation, clinical supervision, and service improvement activities such as audit, quality improvement, research, and development is advantageous.

About you
Enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about community mental health. Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational and communication skills with flexibility to work across multiple sites. Commitment to high standards of care and continuous professional development.

Qualifications
Registered Occupational Therapist with relevant professional qualifications. Eligibility to work in the UK. Commitment to participate in ongoing training and development, including acting as a Practice Placement Educator for OT students and apprentices.