Acute Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Locum Agency Role) About the Role: * We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist * This is a 12-week contract providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of service users with complex, severe, and enduring mental health needs. * Duration of Vacancy: 12 weeks * Start Date: ASAP * Hours per week: 37.5 Hours Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of service users, delivering evidence-based assessments, treatment, and interventions tailored to individual recovery goals. * Apply personal recovery principles to enhance service users’ quality of life, supporting them to engage in meaningful activities and live independently. * Use a high level of clinical knowledge to assess the impact of mental illness and physical conditions, offering practical advice and lifestyle guidance. * Undertake assessments for equipment, aids, and adaptations to improve the service user’s environment and daily functioning. * Provide leadership and supervision to junior or unqualified staff, fostering professional development and high standards of care. What We’re Looking For: * Registered Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health. * Strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, and intervention for complex cases. * Ability to work collaboratively, providing guidance and supervision to colleagues. * Committed to evidence-based practice and promoting recovery-focused care