Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Band 6

Location Cambridgeshire
Job type Contract
Salary £24.00 - £24.50 per hour
Consultant Alex Blackwell
Call +44 7429 448147
Reference HQ00108941_1595578663

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist specialising in Mental Health to work either full-time or part-time based in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.

The pay rate for this locum Occupational Therapist job is £24 - £24.50 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an ongoing contract.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assist specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
  • Develop alongside the service user their care plan.
  • Assess and manage on going risks as identified during the assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with the service user and carers.
  • Regularly review risk factors and make changes to the management of them as necessary.
  • Work using assertive outreach approaches to engage the service user and their families.
  • Work using an early intervention for psychosis approach and ethos.
  • Ensure that clinical practice is evidence based and consistent with relevant NICE guidelines and Trust policies and procedures.

Requirements of the Occupational Therapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist
  • Recent NHS experience either pre or post qualification
  • Must be a car driver

Contact:

This Occupational Therapist job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.