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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2222, Occupational therapists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist. This role offers the chance to work within a specialist multidisciplinary service supporting women experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period. You will manage a diverse caseload, delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, across community, home and clinic settings. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with and supporting women and families during the perinatal period.

Main duties of the job

The Perinatal Mental Health Team provides mental health care to families in Tower Hamlets. Theteam is a dynamic and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team and includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, parent-infant therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, nursery nurse, social worker, support worker, peer support worker and pharmacy. As a specialist service it takes on complex cases and thus carries out highly specialist work. The Perinatal Mental Health Team has close links with the East London Mother and Baby Unit.

About us

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.

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata Inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

363-TH8368512

Job locations

Tower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team, Burdett House, Mile End Hospital

Bancroft Road

London

E1 4DG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

See relevant Job Description and person specification for more details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Training & Qualification

Essential

Diploma/degree in OT
UK HCPC Registration
CPPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in CPPD activities

Desirable

Fieldwork Educators training
Interest in under taking further relevant studies / training courses

Experience

Essential

Experience which demonstrates competencies to meet the job description
Applying and interpreting standardised OT assessments
Clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting patient group
Assessing and providing aids of daily living
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to perinatal mental health.
Ability to establish rapport with difficult to engage patients/carers
Risk assessment and management skills
Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in OT in perinatal mental health
Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively

Effort & Environment

Essential

Ability to engage in physical activity groups and frequent community / home visits.
Ability to meet the demands of a patient group with complex needs which requires a high level of concentration and an ability to adapt quickly to a variety of emotional/ physical situations.

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.

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.