Occupational Therapist (Community Transformation) | East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a creative, adaptable and innovative Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our service within Community Mental Health transformation in Newham. This role is based in our Community Integrated Mental Health Services (CIMHS). This is offered at 22.5 hours part time on a secondment or fix term contract for 9 months.

The ideal candidate will have a real interest in transforming community mental health services, passionate about exploring new ways of working, beyond traditional models. It is imperative to have a “working alongside” and not a “doing to” mentality. In addition to direct clinical work, you will be committed to working with communities, recognizing strengths and capacities, in partnership with our community leaders, statutory and non-statutory organisations across the diverse population of Newham.

You will also be part of the wider Occupational Therapy service and have support from other Lead Practitioners and have close working with the MDT including Peer Support Workers and Community Connectors.

This role demands flexible working across community sites in Newham and the ability to travel across the borough.

Interviews will be in person and include a presentation and/or discussion.

Recommended reading

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/community-mental-health-framework-for-adults-and-older-adults.pdf

Recommended viewing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x-WxYcSBo8

1. To establish, build and optimize working relationships within community mental health transformation including the Community Integrated Mental Health Service (CIMHS), Primary care networks, secondary care, the voluntary sector and community partners.

1. To support the ongoing development of the Occupational Therapy (OT) service within Community Mental Health transformation, particularly how to optimize the value of OT, alongside the Directorate Lead for OT.

1. To provide Occupational Therapy input to service users accessing the CIMHS teams, especially where needs are complex and where multiple factors impacts on occupational performance.

2. To contribute to case formulations within the Mental Health team, incorporating experience and knowledge as a dual-trained professional in both physical and mental health.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve.

Our values are

We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please see the job description for details about the role, expectations and responsibilities.

Please also see additional recommended reading in the advert above.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026