Band 6 – Mental Health – Occupational Therapist – Beckenham

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a locum position in Beckenham, Kent. This role requires conducting risk assessments and managing service users' safety. The successful candidate will have clinical experience in mental health settings and will be part of a supportive team.

Benefits

First class support and advice from consultants

Access to electronic timesheet processing app

High-quality CPD training events

Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors

Different payment methods available

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in a mental health setting required.
• Experience with a wide range of mental health presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing, accurate assessments of risks to service users.
• Effectively communicate risks to all involved in care.
• Manage risks in settings with no other mental health support.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Registration on professional membership board

Job description

Job Title:Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Band:6
Location: Beckenham, Kent
Working Hours:37.5

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our NHS esteemed client’s team in Beckenham, Kent. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start from immediately for a short-term contract. This vacancy offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

You will conduct ongoing, accurate assessments of the risks that service users pose to themselves or others and effectively communicate these risks to all involved in their care, including those outside of mental health services when appropriate. You will manage these risks effectively, especially in settings where there may be no other mental health professional support, ensuring the safety of both the service users and yourself. Your expertise will be crucial in handling unpredictable user groups and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registration on relevant professional membership board.
• Clinical experience in mental health setting
• Experience with a wide range of mental health presentations.
• Can work well independently and as part of the team.

Benefits:

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training event
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

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Reasonable Adjustments:

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