Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Senior Mental Health Practitioner

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Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Senior Mental Health Practitioner
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Join our team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Senior Mental Health Practitioner within AHP - Occupational Therapy in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This full-time ongoing opportunity offers a competitive rate of up to £26.00 per hour and the chance to become an integral part of the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.

This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. You will play a key role in providing alternatives to hospital admission, promoting recovery, and delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a fast-paced and supportive service.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of full-time hours while developing your expertise within specialist mental health services.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £26.00 per hour, ensuring your knowledge, experience, and dedication are rewarded.
• Professional Flexibility: Benefit from the variety and autonomy that locum work can offer.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Work with a wide range of service users experiencing acute mental health needs.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through multidisciplinary working, supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference by supporting individuals through periods of crisis and recovery.

What you will do

• Provide triage, assessment, and intensive support within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.
• Support service users as an alternative to hospital admission where appropriate.
• Facilitate safe and effective early discharge from inpatient services.
• Deliver person-centred treatment plans and recovery-focused interventions.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective risk management plans.
• Make complex clinical decisions autonomously and within multidisciplinary frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies.
• Maintain professional standards and positive working relationships across services.
• Support individuals experiencing acute mental health crises within a responsive 24-hour service model.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical record