Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist
Trust: South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
Location: Bethlem Royal Hospital
Ward: Mother & Baby Unit
Reference ID: 89543
Pay Rates: £26.53
Shift Patterns: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Number of Staff Required: 1
Why might this job interest you?
Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for your next rewarding opportunity? South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the specialist Mother and Baby Unit at Bethlem Royal Hospital.
In this unique role, you'll support mothers experiencing complex mental health needs during the perinatal period, using your expertise to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care.
What you can add:
- Manage a specialist caseload, delivering evidence-based OT assessments, interventions, and care plans.
- Use MOHO and other specialist assessments to support recovery and manage risk.
- Work collaboratively within the MDT to provide holistic, trauma-informed care.
- Lead service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and support junior staff and students.
What you'll need:
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with no restrictions to practice.
- Extensive mental health experience across inpatient and/or community settings.
- Specialist knowledge of MOHO and occupational therapy assessments.
- Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, risk assessment, and care planning.
- Experience supervising staff and contributing to service development.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: Up to £26.53 per hour
Work Location: In person
