Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Specialism: Mental Health
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full Time | Locum

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join a vibrant and supportive team in Manchester. This role offers the perfect blend of professional challenge, ongoing development, and competitive pay, making it ideal for therapists looking to advance their career while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.

As a locum Occupational Therapist, you will benefit from varied experience across settings, exposure to diverse service users, and the opportunity to broaden your professional network - all within a dynamic mental health environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a full-time role with consistent hours and income.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £26.00 per hour, recognising your skills and experience.

• Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to support continuous growth.

• Flexibility: Locum work offers improved work-life balance and greater control over your schedule.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with experienced professionals across multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for service users with mental health needs.

• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans to promote recovery and wellbeing.

• Deliver therapeutic interventions across a range of settings.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care delivery.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Participate in case reviews, care planning meetings, and ongoing service development.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration is essential.

• Must be trained and currently approved as an AMHP.

• Substantial experience working within mental health services.

• Confident car driver to travel between service locations as required.

Manchester is a vibrant and diverse city offering a rich cultural scene, outstanding foo