Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Mental Health – Doncaster

We are currently seeking a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with inpatient mental health experience to join our NHS client’s reputable mental health unit in Doncaster on a locum basis. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients within an inpatient mental health setting. This locum role is available to start as soon as possible, offering full-time hours for an ongoing period. 

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments and developing personalized treatment plans to address the unique needs of patients with mental health conditions.
• Delivering evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to promote recovery, independence, and well-being.
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support staff, to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Facilitating therapeutic groups and activities to enhance socialization, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
• Providing education and support to patients and their families to promote understanding and engagement in the therapeutic process.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Previous experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in inpatient mental health settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to the dynamic nature of mental health care. 

Why Pulse?

• First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
• Access to high-quality CPD training events
• Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.