Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Mental Health Team - Aylesbury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Mental Health team in Aylesbury. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £26. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, manage complex caseloads, and collaborate with other professionals to improve patient outcomes. Applicants should have at least two years of occupational therapy experience and be registered with HCPC. Flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in occupational therapy required.
• Driving licence preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial screenings and assessments of service users.
• Oversee a caseload of clients with complex needs.
• Develop case formulations post-assessment.
• Assess and prescribe suitable equipment and aids.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans.
• Supervise junior therapy team members.

Skills

Occupational therapy assessment

Intervention planning

Collaboration skills

Education

Registered occupational therapist with HCPC

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Mental Health Team

Band 6Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Mental Health Team, Aylesbury, £26 Hourly Full Time ASAP Start – Ongoing

Seize this incredible opportunity to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Inpatient Mental Health team at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury. With an hourly rate of £26, this full‑time locum position offers the chance to dive into an engaging role supporting mental health patients. You will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and treatment interventions while carrying a complex caseload. This position requires a registered occupational therapist with the HCPC and two years of experience. A driving licence is preferable.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Dive into a full‑time role and become an integral part of a dynamic and supportive team.
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the flexibility that locum positions can offer in managing your personal and professional time.
• Professional Development: Access continuous learning opportunities to further your career.
• Networking Opportunities: As a locum, you’ll meet and work alongside various professionals, expanding your professional network.

What you will do:

• Perform initial screenings and assessments of service users, administering intensive short‑term treatments when suitable.
• Oversee a caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles for interventions.
• Develop case formulations post‑assessment to highlight strengths and limitations, guiding the intervention plan.
• Assess and prescribe suitable equipment and aids to bolster patients’ safety and independence, providing guidance to staff, families, and carers.
• Monitor and evaluate treatment plans, collaborating with internal teams and third‑sector organisations as needed.
• Supervise junior therapy team members and take an active role in service provision and leadership development.

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Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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