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Job Advertisement: Band 5/6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Position: Band 5/6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Location: Southall, West London
About Us: Pulse Mental Health is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting passionate mental health professionals with rewarding opportunities across the nation. We specialize in matching skilled individuals with roles where they can make a significant impact on the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges.
Role Overview: We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Band 5/6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our NHS client, offering full time hours per week for an initial period of 3 months. The successful candidate will provide high-quality occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their independence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ occupational performance, functional abilities, and environmental factors to develop personalized treatment plans.
* Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy interventions, including activity analysis, skill development, and environmental modifications, to address clients’ mental health needs and promote recovery.
* Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops focusing on areas such as stress management, social skills development, and daily living skills training.
* Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and support workers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for clients.
* Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers on coping strategies, self-management techniques, and community resources to enhance overall well-being.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
Requirements:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* Band 5 or Band 6 experience working as an Occupational Therapist in mental health or a related setting.
* Strong clinical skills in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapeutic interventions to support clients’ mental health recovery.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.
* Commitment to delivering person-centered care and promoting recovery-oriented practice.
* Flexibility to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing priorities and client needs.
* 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
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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 Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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