Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health & Specialist Services

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality, person-centred assessments and interventions across inpatient and community services. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload, support patients with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours, and contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a specialist clinical caseload, delivering comprehensive OT assessments and tailored treatment plans.
• Assess patients’ functional abilities, strengths, needs and barriers to participation, promoting independence and recovery.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support positive clinical outcomes.
• Adapt interventions to meet the needs of individuals with complex mental health presentations and challenging behaviours.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to junior staff and contribute to student training and placements.
• Support clinical governance, audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and professional reports in line with HCPC standards and organisational policies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy with current HCPC registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Relevant experience managing an Occupational Therapy caseload within mental health or other specialist clinical services.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning and intervention skills, with a person-centred and evidence-based approach.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage clinical risk appropriately.
• Experience supporting junior colleagues, students or support staff.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamworking skills.
• Commitment to continuing professional development and improving service quality.

Additional Information

The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate and committed to promoting independence, meaningful occupation and recovery for people with complex needs.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks, in accordance with organisational requirements.