Locum - Occupational Therapist - inpatient - NHS

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Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

Luton - Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service
Band: 5
Duration: 3 months

Start Date:

ASAP

Hours:

Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a Luton-based Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service on a full-time locum basis for 3 months.

The successful candidate will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for adults within the acute unit. The role is recovery-focused and client-centred, supporting service users to achieve meaningful goals across self-care, productivity, and leisure.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults within an acute inpatient setting.

Utilise assessment and evaluation tools based on the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).

Develop and implement recovery-focused, person-centred treatment plans.

Provide 1:1 interventions and facilitate therapeutic group programmes.

Contribute to positive discharge planning by providing detailed OT assessments to inform MDT decision-making.

Support clients to access relevant community resources to aid transition and discharge.

Work collaboratively within a well-established multidisciplinary team including nursing, psychiatry, psychology, and social work.

Contribute to the continued development of the Occupational Therapy programme within the service.

Support & Development

Structured and supportive induction programme.

Support to complete preceptorship (if applicable).

Regular managerial and professional supervision.

Monthly OT CPD opportunities.

Active involvement in quality improvement initiatives and service development.

Ongoing professional development encouraged through appraisal processes.

Essential Requirements

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

Relevant experience working within working-age adult mental health services.

Experience delivering OT interventions within an inpatient or acute mental health setting.

Knowledge and application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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