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Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner
Location: Preston, UK
Rate: £26.43 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Practitioner to join a dynamic and supportive mental health team in Preston. This ongoing, full-time locum role is ideal for a Core registered mental health practitioner with post-qualification experience who is keen to broaden their practice and make a meaningful impact on service users’ lives.

Full-time hours offering consistency and continuity of care

Competitive hourly rate of £26.43

Flexibility associated with locum work

Opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Regular supervision to support safe and effective practice

To provide high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy interventions for individuals experiencing complex mental health needs. The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency partners to promote recovery, independence, and positive outcomes for service users.

Coordinate and deliver care in collaboration with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams

Manage and contribute to complex meetings and care planning discussions

Regularly review treatment plans and support effective transitions back to primary care or onward services

Manage a varied and complex caseload in line with service priorities

Work innovatively with service users, families, and carers to support recovery-focused outcomes

Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management planning

Participate in the service Duty rota

Maintain accurate, timely, and professional case records in line with organisational policies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Core professional registration with the HCPC

Significant post-qualification experience within mental health services

Strong experience in assessment, care planning, implementation, and review for individuals with complex mental health needs

Sound understanding of risk assessment and risk management

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Confidence in working independently within established policies and procedures

Willingness to seek guidance appropriately from managers or clinical leads

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Preston is a vibrant city offering a