Job detail

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Avon

Pulse Healthcare

#Documentation #Patient Support #Multidisciplinary Team #Mental Health #Assessment #Intervention #Occupational Therapist #Care Planning #Community Services

Quick overview

The role involves providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals accessing the Memory Service and supporting patients to maintain independence in daily activities. Collaboration with the multidisciplinary team for assessment, care planning, and documentation is also required.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and experience in community or mental health services, with a preference for Memory Service experience. Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills are essential, along with the ability to manage a part-time caseload autonomously.

CommunicationAssessmentDocumentationOccupational TherapyMental HealthMultidisciplinary TeamworkInterventionCommunity ServicesClinical ReasoningIndependence Support

Job description

Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Location

Community-based
Contract:
Temporary (3 months)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (3 days – working pattern
TBC)
Start
Date: ASAP

Our client is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a Community Mental Health on a temporary basis. This role involves supporting individuals with memory difficulties, delivering person-centred occupational therapy interventions within a community setting.

Key responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for individuals accessing the Memory Service
Support patients to maintain independence and function in daily activities
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to assessment, care planning, and reviews
Complete timely and accurate documentation in line with service

Requirements

HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience working within community or mental health services (Memory Service experience desirable)
Strong assessment, communication, and clinical reasoning skills
Ability to work autonomously and manage a part-time caseload

Why join our client?
Flexible part-time working pattern
Opportunity to work within a specialist community service
Supportive MDT environment