Pulse
Mental Health Occupational Therapist - South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
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- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Mid level
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 1 Sept 2026
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Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum) Location: Mental Health Services Contract: Locum – 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per day Start Date: ASAP End Date: Ongoing
Our client is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a high-support inpatient rehabilitation service for adult males. The service provides multi-disciplinary care to support individuals returning to independent living. The OT will work across two wards, delivering assessments, interventions, and supporting care planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver specialist OT interventions in mental health rehabilitation
Supervise junior staff including Band 5 OTs and OTAs
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care planning
Requirements:
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Experience in mental health rehabilitation
Experience supervising staff
Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills
Availability to work locum shifts via PAYE or approved umbrella company
Benefits:
Flexible locum hours
Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive, high-dependency mental health setting
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