Occupational Therapist Workforce
Job summary
Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist looking for a new challenge?Are you enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about supporting staff with neurodiversity to thrive at work?We're seeking a compassionate, creative, and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the UCLH Staff Psychology & Welfare Service (SPWS)--a well-established, friendly multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, conflict coaches, and mediators.This new role will enhance support for staff with neurodiversity by providing rapid access to assessment and guidance on workplace adjustments. You'll train managers, deliver consultations, conduct in vivo assessments, and promote organisational learning to reduce pressure on Occupational Health and SPWS.SPWS has supported UCLH staff for over 35 years and continues to play a vital role in recovery and wellbeing post-pandemic. Working closely with Staff Experience, Learning & Development, and Staff Networks, we aim to foster an inclusive culture, reduce stigma, and help staff thrive both professionally and personally.You'll receive strong supervision, professional development, and opportunities to lead on service evaluation, training, and self-help initiatives. The ideal candidate will be organised, self-aware, confident working independently, and committed to supporting our diverse hospital workforce.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post:o To develop and adapt resources to support the embedding of the neurodiversity support pathway.o To support the SPWS Psychologists and OH Physicians to develop and undertake a new pathway supporting staff who struggle at work due to any form of neurodiversity.o To undertake screenings, triages, assessments and groups with staffo To support the Clinical Lead in communicating across the Trust the new support pathway for staff with neurodiversity needing support.o To assess and support Acute Health NHS Staff with neurodiversity needs to enable them to work well in their positions and implement any reasonable adjustments needed to do so.o To develop the provision of information/self-help material and support for self-help groups.o To provide training and information sessions to staff and managers on reasonable adjustments and how to implement them and assess their success.o To support the psychology team with low-intensity interventions, such as psycho-educational interventions, guided self-help and 'holding spaces' for staff accessing the service where appropriate.o To develop training packages for managers and staff teams.o To liaise with OH and attend case conferences where needed to advise on support and adjustment options.o To attend multidisciplinary meetings about referrals or clients in treatment
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted
25 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-7113
Job locations
John Astor House
3 Foley Street
London
W1W 6DN
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff** UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy HPC Registration
- Degree/ or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Carrying out assessments
- Experience of using the Occupational Therapy process, including planning and implementing Occupational Therapy
- Management of a caseload
Desirable
- Delegation to support staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication & Customer Care -Able to present written and spoken English in a clear and logical manner including the ability to
- Communication & Customer Care -Ability to comprehend and work within the UCLH Trust policies including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Quality and service improvement - Willingness to participate in staff training
Personal & neonle development
Essential
- Involvement in learning contracts/appraisal scheme
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapy HPC Registration
- Degree/ or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Carrying out assessments
- Experience of using the Occupational Therapy process, including planning and implementing Occupational Therapy
- Management of a caseload
Desirable
- Delegation to support staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication & Customer Care -Able to present written and spoken English in a clear and logical manner including the ability to
- Communication & Customer Care -Ability to comprehend and work within the UCLH Trust policies including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Quality and service improvement - Willingness to participate in staff training
Personal & neonle development
Essential
- Involvement in learning contracts/appraisal scheme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Astor House
3 Foley Street
London
W1W 6DN
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Astor House
3 Foley Street
London
W1W 6DN
Employer's website
Salary range
- £56,276 - £63,176 per year