Location
Springfield University Hospital, Springfield Drive, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£38,488 per annum

About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist within South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust, you will manage a defined caseload using evidence-based and client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions both in the hospital setting and during home visits. You will act as the designated Disability Champion on the ward, leading the multi-disciplinary team in Disability Equality matters within the service and other areas as required. Your role will promote recovery and social inclusion, contributing to the care pathway from admission through to discharge in line with team principles. You will plan for robust, sustainable discharge and aftercare, involving clients and their families in planning and evaluating care. Additionally, you will contribute to individual care plans from an occupational therapy perspective, maintain clinical records, participate in the acute care forum, develop and evaluate the ward's activity timetable, and supervise junior staff such as the activity coordinator.

Experience
Experience managing a caseload in a hospital or community setting is desirable. Experience in leading Disability Equality initiatives and working within multi-disciplinary teams is advantageous.

About you
You should be committed to promoting recovery and social inclusion, with strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and lead junior staff is essential. You will be proactive in planning and evaluating care and activities, with a client-centred approach.

Qualifications
Registered Occupational Therapist with relevant professional qualifications and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is required.