Occupational Therapist (Band 5) Perinatal Inpatient Unit
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust · Theatre Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£36943.00 to £44900.00
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Theatre Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5686622
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Job summary
Working alongside the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist on our Mother and Baby Unit, you will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence based occupational therapy assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation to support mothers' lasting recoveries.
Main duties of the job
The focus is on delivering individual and group occupational therapy sessions which facilitates the development of the Mother-Baby relationship, promotes safety, and prepares mothers to return home.
You will support the provision of a varied therapeutic programme with input from the Multidisciplinary Team, Sessional Workers, and Volunteers, which is responsive to the interests and needs of the mothers and their babies.
About us
By coming to work on the Mother and Baby Unit you would be part of the SLaM Perinatal Services, which include the MBU and Community Perinatal Teams for the local boroughs.
The team work in a multi-disciplinary manner and the different professional skills of each team member make a valuable contribution to the care and recovery of the mothers who are admitted here. There is a strong ethos of working with the mother and baby relationship, the wider family and friendship systems and in keeping the social and cultural context of the family in mind. In addition to this we are a trauma led service.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.
SLaM has more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services and by coming to work at SLaM, you will be part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field with an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum incl. of outer HCAs pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
334-CLI-8354736
Job locations
Mother and Baby Unit
Bethlem Royal Hospital, Monks Orchard Road
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
To undertake occupational assessment of antenatal and post-natal women
To contribute to assessing and completing risk assessments
Communication
To develop a comprehensive set of skills to effectively communicate
To interact with service users, families, carers and support networks in an empathetic fashion
Professional
To understand and demonstrate skill in the supervision process
To participate in the induction, training and education of students
Continued Professional Development
To develop leadership skills
To demonstrate ongoing personal development
To actively role model, good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
To undertake occupational assessment of antenatal and post-natal women
To contribute to assessing and completing risk assessments
Communication
To develop a comprehensive set of skills to effectively communicate
To interact with service users, families, carers and support networks in an empathetic fashion
Professional
To understand and demonstrate skill in the supervision process
To participate in the induction, training and education of students
Continued Professional Development
To develop leadership skills
To demonstrate ongoing personal development
To actively role model, good time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 9 Nov 2026.
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