JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Low Secure Mental Health Team

Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK
Salary: £TBC Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing | Part-Time / Full-Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a Low Secure Mental Health Team in Blackburn, Lancashire. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time working options with a competitive hourly rate.

You will play a vital role in supporting service users through their rehabilitation journey, delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within a multidisciplinary mental health setting.

Perks and Benefits

• Part-Time / Full-Time: Choose the working pattern that fits your lifestyle and commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Enjoy the flexibility and financial benefits of hourly pay.

• Work-Life Balance: A role designed to support a healthy balance between work and personal life.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team where your contribution is valued.

What You Will Do

• Manage a defined caseload of service users within the Low Secure Service.

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised care and treatment plans.

• Deliver 1:1 and group-based therapeutic interventions focusing on functional skills, daily living skills, emotional regulation, and vocational and community readiness.

• Contribute to risk assessments, care planning, CPA processes, and MDT reviews.

• Support service users to progress through rehabilitation pathways towards greater independence and step-down services.

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and support staff.

• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to Band 5 OTs, OT assistants, and support staff where required.

• Participate in service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.