Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health (Locum)
Location: Luton Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service
Band: 5 - £21 umbrella equivalent
Contract Type: Locum
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (initial)
Role Overview
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults admitted to inpatient mental health wards in Luton. The service delivers holistic, recovery-focused care using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and works closely with multidisciplinary partners to support safe, therapeutic transitions from inpatient to community settings.
The role sits within a well-established OT service and MDT, with strong emphasis on discharge planning, functional assessment, and meaningful occupation.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for adults within inpatient mental health settings
Use MOHO-informed assessment tools to evaluate occupational performance across:
Self-care
Productivity
Leisure
Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload under supervision, applying sound clinical reasoning
Deliver 1:1 and group-based OT interventions tailored to client need
Contribute actively to discharge planning, assessing functional ability, risk, and support needs
Work collaboratively with named nurses, MDT colleagues, families, carers, and community services
Support smooth transitions from hospital to community through liaison with external agencies
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds, and CPA reviews
Promote the role and value of Occupational Therapy within the inpatient setting
Professional Development & Support
Structured and supportive induction programme
Preceptorship support available (if not yet completed)
Regular managerial and professional supervision
Access to OT CPD events, quality improvement initiatives, and service development opportunities
Ongoing development supported through appraisal and CPD portfolio maintenance
Essential Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration
Relevant experience in working-age adult mental health services
Ability to manage a clinical caseload and contribute to MDT working
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred practice
Desirable
Experience within inpatient mental health services
Experience delivering group-based OT interventions
Engagement in CPD and service development activities
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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