Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Practitioner - Preston - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner for an ongoing full-time locum role in Preston. This opportunity is ideal for a registered mental health practitioner with significant post-qualification experience. You will provide high-quality, person-centered occupational therapy interventions, collaborate with diverse teams, and support recovery-focused outcomes. The role emphasizes flexibility, work-life balance, and professional development opportunities while offering a competitive hourly rate of £26.43.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Core professional registration with the HCPC required.
• Post-qualification experience in mental health services is essential.
• Strong experience in care planning for individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload according to service priorities.
• Review treatment plans and support transitions to primary care.

Skills

Core professional registration with the HCPC

Significant post-qualification experience within mental health services

Experience in assessment and care planning

Understanding of risk assessment and management

Effective teamwork skills

Confidence to work independently

Driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Preston, UK
Rate: £26.43 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner to join a dynamic and supportive mental health team in Preston. This ongoing, full-time locum role is ideal for a Core registered mental health practitioner with post-qualification experience who is keen to broaden their practice and make a meaningful impact on service users’ lives.

Full-time hours offering consistency and continuity of care

Competitive hourly rate of £26.43

Flexibility associated with locum work

Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Regular supervision to support safe and effective practice

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions for individuals experiencing complex mental health needs. The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency partners to promote recovery, independence, and positive outcomes for service users.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver care in collaboration with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams

Manage and contribute to complex meetings and care planning discussions

Regularly review treatment plans and support effective transitions back to primary care or onward services

Manage a varied and complex caseload in line with service priorities

Work innovatively with service users, families, and carers to support recovery-focused outcomes

Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning

Participate in the service Duty rota

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records in line with organisational policies

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Core professional registration with the HCPC

Significant post-qualification experience within mental health services

Strong experience in assessment, care planning, implementation, and review for individuals with complex mental health needs

Sound understanding of risk assessment and risk management

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Confidence in working independently within established policies and procedures

Willingness to seek guidance appropriately from managers or clinical leads

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Work in Preston

Preston is a vibrant city offering a