Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Team in Hammersmith & Fulham, London

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Team
Specialism: AHP – Occupational Therapy
Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, London, UK
Salary: £27.00 per hour

Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Mental Health Team in Hammersmith and Fulham, earning £27.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours, working Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day, supporting older adults with mental health and dementia-related needs. Working within a multidisciplinary mental health service, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and improved quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for mental health and older adult services to enhance their expertise while benefiting from the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Benefit from a consistent working schedule that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the role and make a meaningful impact.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £27.00 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.

• Specialist Mental Health Experience: Develop and strengthen your expertise within older adult mental health and dementia services.

• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals to deliver holistic and person-centred care.

• Career Development: Expand your professional portfolio through a diverse caseload and specialist clinical experience.

• Flexible Locum Lifestyle: Enjoy the professional rewards and variety that locum work provides.

• Meaningful Impact: Make a positive difference to the lives of older adults by supporting their recovery, independence, and overall wellbeing.

What you will do:

• Undertake functional assessments to identify service users' strengths, needs, and areas requiring intervention.

• Complete home and environmental assessments to support safe and independent living where appropriate.

• Carry out standardised Occupational Therapy assessments and utilise evidence-based practice throughout your work.

• Develop and deliver tailored Occupational Therapy intervention plans that promote positive outcomes.

• Facilitate therapeutic groups that encourage social engagement, participation, and meaningful occupation.

• Assess and support older adults with mental health conditions and dementia-related needs.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team supporting inpatient mental health services.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, care planning discussions, and service reviews.

• Promote recovery-focused, person-centred practice in all aspects of service delivery.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

• Current HCPC registration.

• Previous Band 6 Occupational Therapy experience or equivalent.

• Experience working with older adults.

• Experience within mental health and dementia services.

• Strong functional assessment and home assessment skills.

• Experience completing standardised Occupational Therapy assessments and delivering targeted interventions.

• Ability to facilitate therapeutic group work effectively.

Desirable:

• Previous NHS Mental Health experience.

• Experience within an Older Adult Mental Health inpatient setting.

• Previous experience working within multidisciplinary mental health teams.

Why Hammersmith and Fulham

Hammersmith and Fulham is one of London's most vibrant and desirable boroughs, offering a fantastic mix of culture, entertainment, green spaces, and riverside living. With excellent transport links, world-class restaurants, theatres, shopping destinations, and beautiful parks, the area provides an outstanding quality of life. Combining professional opportunities with the excitement of Central London living, Hammersmith and Fulham is an excellent place to develop your Occupational Therapy career.

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