Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist -Acton

Pertemps; Acton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Medical is recruiting a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a busy Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Acton.

This locum opportunity offers standard hours 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, in a community mental health setting with a strong MDT ethos. The role focuses on assessments, recovery-focused planning, risk management and duty support.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with mental health experience.
• Experience in community-based settings and MDT working.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload and assess risks.

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 Duty/unplanned contact function and risk assessments.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental Health

MDT working

Independent caseload

Risk assessment

Education

HCPC registration

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 your 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