Community Mental Health OT: Path to Band 6

Hpft; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role involves managing a clinical OT caseload in community settings, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions. The trust offers generous benefits, including significant annual leave, training opportunities, and a strong pension scheme, ensuring robust support for professional development. The post is integral to enhancing the quality of care for mental health service users through effective occupational therapy.

Benefits

5% high cost allowance supplement

27 days holiday increasing to 33 days

One of the UK's best pension schemes

Special Leave for family and personal reasons

NHS Car Lease Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Discounts

Qualifications

• Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapy qualification required.
• Experience in mental health settings is preferred.
• Car driver essential for community-based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical OT caseload focused on mental health.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users.
• Deliver interventions using the Model of Human Occupation.
• Facilitate group sessions and projects for service user recovery.

Skills

Managing clinical OT caseload

Carrying out comprehensive assessments

Delivering evidence-based interventions

Full valid driving license

Job description

A leading mental health trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role involves managing a clinical OT caseload in community settings, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions. The trust offers generous benefits, including significant annual leave, training opportunities, and a strong pension scheme, ensuring robust support for professional development. The post is integral to enhancing the quality of care for mental health service users through effective occupational therapy.