Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Pulse Healthcare; Conwy Marina Village; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their mental health services in Caernarfonshire on a temporary basis. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in mental health, especially forensic settings. This flexible role offers the chance to work with a supportive team, focusing on patient assessment and rehabilitation. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organisational skills for effective teamwork. Start date ASAP, providing a meaningful impact in a specialist service.

Benefits

Flexible and varied experience

Opportunity to work within a specialist service

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist is mandatory.
• Experience working in mental health services is required.
• Forensic mental health experience is desirable.
• Experience using various OT assessments is necessary.
• Ability to supervise junior staff is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Support patients in improving their functional skills.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy assessments

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Education

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Caernarfonshire

Caernarfonshire

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Location: Caernarfonshire Contract: Temporary (2 months) Start Date: ASAP

Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their mental health services on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in mental health, with forensic mental health experience being highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions using both standardised and non-standardised approaches
• Support patients to improve functional skills and promote independence
• Supervise and support junior staff within the team
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, person-centred care

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working within mental health services (forensic mental health experience desirable)
• Experience using standardised and non-standardised OT assessments and interventions
• Experience supervising staff
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills

Why Join Our Client?

• Temporary role providing flexibility and varied experience
• Opportunity to work within a specialist mental health service
• Supportive team environment