Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Senior Mental Health Practitioner in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

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 practitioner who is passionate about supporting individuals experiencing acute mental health crises. Working within a responsive service, you will help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, support discharge planning, and deliver person-centred interventions that promote recovery and independence.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and consistency of full-time hours within a specialist mental health service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £26.00 per hour, ensuring your expertise and commitment are well rewarded.
• Professional Flexibility: Benefit from the variety and autonomy that locum work can offer.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Work with a broad range of service users presenting with complex and acute mental health needs.
• Professional Development: Enhance your knowledge and skills through multidisciplinary working and continuous learning opportunities.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting individuals through periods of crisis and recovery.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals committed to delivering high-quality mental health care.

What you will do

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

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Registered Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, or Social Worker with relevant professional registration.
• HCPC Registration: Current HCPC registration for Occupational Therapists.
• Mental Health Experience: Significant experience working within Mental Health Services.
• Clinical Skills: Strong assessment, risk management, and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Professional Development: Evidence of ongoing professional learning and development.
• Practice Education Qualification: Practice Assessor, Supervisor, or Educator qualification relevant to your registration body.
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel independently where required.

Why Suffolk

Suffolk offers an exceptional quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, historic market towns, and vibrant local communities. Bury St Edmunds is renowned for its rich heritage, excellent amenities, cultural attractions, and welcoming atmosphere. With stunning landscapes, independent shops, and excellent transport links, Suffolk provides the perfect environment to enjoy both professional success and personal wellbeing.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to join the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team in Suffolk and take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career with Sanctuary Personnel.