Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health Team - Hounslow - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for the Community Mental Health Team in Hounslow. The role offers a full-time locum position with a competitive rate of up to £27 per hour. Responsibilities include evaluating referrals, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must be registered with the HCPC and hold a valid driving license. Enjoy flexible work arrangements while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Diverse case exposure

Competitive rate

Qualifications

• Proven background in mental health, preferably with older adults.
• Ability to critically evaluate referrals for occupational therapy.
• Comprehensive assessment skills to interpret complex clinical findings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referrals to determine priorities for therapy intervention.
• Develop tailored treatment plans based on assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments focusing on service users' needs.
• Design individual and group activities to meet unique needs.

Skills

Mental health experience

Assessment skills

Risk assessment

Driving license

Education

Registered with HCPC

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Community Mental Health Team

Join our team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in our Community Mental Health Team in Hounslow, earning up to £27 per hour on an ongoing basis. This full-time locum position offers a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a proven background in mental health and experience working with older adults.

Perks and benefits:
As a locum, you enjoy the flexibility to tailor your work around your lifestyle while earning a competitive hourly rate. Locum work also enhances your CV as you gain experience in different settings, exposing you to a diverse range of cases and professional challenges. Enjoy the freedom of choosing assignments that excite you, meeting new colleagues, and gaining insight into various organisational cultures.

What you will do:

• Critically evaluate referrals to determine the priorities for occupational therapy intervention.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, interpreting complex clinical findings to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, focusing on the specific needs of the service users within the community mental health setting.
• Design and adapt individual and group activities to address the unique occupational, environmental, and vocational needs of the service users.

This position requires you to be a registered professional with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and possess a valid driving licence for efficient service delivery.

Hounslow is not just a great place to work but a wonderful location to live too. Enjoy its vibrant community spirit, excellent transport links to central London, and beautiful green spaces like Syon Park. Be part of a richly diverse neighbourhood that offers an array of cultural experiences and amenities at your doorstep.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of the Hounslow community – one day at a time!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.