Occupational Therapist – OCD

About Nightingale Hospital

Nightingale Hospital is the only private mental health hospital in Central London, with over 30 years of experience in delivering specialised, evidence-based treatments in outpatient, day patient, and inpatient settings.

Our dedicated team of specialists is committed to diagnosing and treating all types of mental health conditions, including eating disorders and addictions. Conveniently located, we are a two-minute walk from Marylebone mainline and Underground stations, and within a ten-minute walk of Baker Street and Edgware Road Underground stations.

We are owned by the international medical group emeis, delivering the full spectrum of psychiatric care, and high-quality care home and rehabilitation services across the globe.

The main purpose of the job

Within the OCD & Related Disorders Unit, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment of OCD, BDD, Health anxiety, Emetophobia, Trichotillomania and related disorders. As an Occupational Therapist in our inpatient OCD unit, you will need to be proficient in assessment and evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, and intervention strategies including cognitive-behavioural techniques, sensory modulation, social skills training, life skills training and creative activities. You will play a crucial role in facilitating exposure and response prevention (ERP) groups, and weekly and daily planning of patient activities. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being and recovery within a therapeutic environment, including a key role in weekly multidisciplinary clinical review meetings.

The post-holder’s duties will include:

• Assessment and evaluation
• Treatment planning and implementation, including one-to-one and group work
• Plan and deliver weekly OT skills groups, including a range of life skills and creative work
• Co-facilitation and facilitation of ERP groups
• Plan and lead weekly community outings
• Lead weekly planning and daily planning groups
• Play a leading role as a part of the multidisciplinary team providing feedback on patient engagement and progress to the therapy team and other allied health team members on a daily basis and as required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, progress notes, and treatment plans in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• To be a committed and flexible member of the Therapy team, including prompt attendance and minimal absence, and willingness to assist in the daily running of the department when there is sickness and annual leave.
• Attendance at therapy team meetings
• To promote a positive image of the Company values.

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full time – 5 days per week (will negotiate 4 days per week)

Requirements

The following skills and qualifications are essential:

• Degree: bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Registration: Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, including significant experience in mental health, preferably within an inpatient setting.
• Skills: Proficient in mental health assessment, risk management, and developing recovery-focused intervention plans. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach), as well as an understanding of professional standards of care for mental health.

Main benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salaries + an additional London allowance of £4,000 per annum added to all permanent posts (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Negotiable relocation allowance
• 25 days’ annual leave pro-rata (increasing up to 30 with long service), plus bank holidays
• Employee Referral Program, designed to reward you for helping us find talented individuals who would be a great fit for our team
• Generous pension scheme via the government autoenrollment scheme in addition to eligibility to enrol into the company’s group pension scheme
• Access to an interest free season ticket loan to support with your everyday travel expenses
• Discretionary annual bonus and salary review schemes
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Access to free Eyecare and contribution towards the cost of glasses for DSE Users
• Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service)
• Professional membership fees contribution
• Available opportunities for continued professional development (CPD)
• Heavily subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner with freshly soured ingredients and a new menu each week, it’s not one to be missed

*Subject to T&Cs