Mental Health OT Inpatient {Band 6}

Pulse; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist for a locum position in Bedfordshire. The role involves assessing and treating patients with mental health conditions, supported by a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be HCPC registered with experience in mental health. Flexible hours and robust support offered.

Benefits

Daily payroll

Variety of work opportunities

Flexible working hours

First class support from consultants

Access to high-quality voluntary training

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with mental health patients.
• Understanding of Occupational Therapy processes and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Care-coordinating and assessing patient needs.
• Treating a range of moderate to complex mental health conditions.
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Hands on approach

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC

Job description

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Mental Health OT Inpatient {Band 6}, Bedfordshire

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Client:

Pulse

Location:

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an empathetic Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in mental health?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Mental Health/Community Occupational Therapist to join our fantastic NHS client in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. This vacancy is available to start as soon as possible, offering part-time and potential full-time hours per week in a locum role. Essential Occupational therapists applying must have previous experience working with Mental health.

As an OT you will be supported by a full MDT, including Medical Director, Specialty Doctors, Psychologist and Occupational Therapy Assistants; you will also have the support of the wider OT network

Duties will include:

• Care-coordinating
• Contribute to the holistic assessment of physical and mental wellbeing needs.
• Assessment and intervention of individual patients needs and progress.
• Treating patients for a range of moderate to complex mental health conditions
• Working with other healthcare professionals

The Successful Candidate should be/have:

• A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council)
• They need to have experience of working in mental health due to the complex nature of the patients.
• An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/interventions and can take a “hands on” approach
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation

What next?

If you are an Occupational Therapist that has excellent communication and rapport building skills and would like to create a positive change to those with mental health difficulties, we would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

Benefits of locum work:

• Daily payroll
• Variety of work opportunities in NHS and private sectors
• Expand your skill set more quickly
• Flexible hours of work

Why Pulse?

• First class support and advice from our specialist consultant teams
• ipoint – Electronic Timesheet smartphone app
• Assistance with travel and finding accommodation
• Streamlined compliance process, utilising new online technology
• Access to high-quality voluntary training
• £300 Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*

*Terms and conditions

Not for you but know the ideal occupational therapist?

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*.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.