Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist -Acton

Pertemps Medical Professionals; Acton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Medical Professionals are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Acton, London. This locum role focuses on community mental health within a busy MINT team, with a structured 9:00-17:00 schedule from Monday to Friday.

You will conduct OT assessments, lead interventions, and support recovery-focused care planning in a multidisciplinary environment, managing an independent caseload and contributing to duty functions.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with mental health experience.
• Experience in community mental health is desirable.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload and work within MDT.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied community mental health caseload.
• Undertake occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support recovery-focused care planning.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the team's Unplanned Contact (Duty) function.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to clinical decision-making.

Skills

MDT collaboration

Risk assessment

Caseload management

Communication skills

Recovery-focused care

Education

HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a busy and supportive Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Acton.

This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys the variety of community mental health work, thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, and is confident managing a complex caseload while contributing to duty and crisis support functions.

Working within an innovative community service, you'll play a vital role in helping service users achieve greater independence, improve daily functioning, and progress through their recovery journey.

The Role Location: Acton, London

Service: Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT)

Band: 6 Occupational Therapist

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Ongoing Locum Opportunity

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Setting: Community Mental Health

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied community mental health caseload
• Undertaking occupational therapy assessments and interventions
• Supporting recovery-focused care planning
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting the team's Unplanned Contact (Duty) function
• Promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion
• Conducting risk assessments and contributing to clinical decision-making

Essential Requirements

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Previous Mental Health experience
• Community Mental Health experience desirable
• Ability to manage an independent caseload
• Strong communication and MDT working skills
• Experience working within recovery-focused services