Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Enhanced Rehabilitation & Recovery Ward

Location: Bristol
Contract: Locum
Hours: 3-4 Days Per Week
Start Date: 10th August 2026
Duration: Until Mid to End October 2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol on a locum basis. This role is based within the Enhanced Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward , supporting individuals with complex mental health and neurocognitive needs through person-centred assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health and/or neurocognitive settings who is looking to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while maintaining a significant level of autonomous practice.

• Complete a range of occupational therapy assessments, including:
  • Initial assessments
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments
  • Cognitive assessments
  • Financial capacity assessments
  • Sensory-informed assessments
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans based on assessment findings.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and delegate therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery and independence.
• Assess, review, and recommend moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slings, and mobility aids.
• Complete comprehensive risk assessments and ensure interventions are delivered safely and effectively.
• Work closely with an Occupational Therapy Assistant and provide supervision and support as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making.
• Utilise evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions.

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous experience working within mental health and/or neurocognitive settings
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• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Experience completing functional, cognitive, and risk assessments.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, including:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Consultant Psychiatrist
• Specialty Doctor
• Physiotherapist
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Fitness Instructor
• Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Flexible locum opportunity working 3-4 days per week.
• Opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation and recovery service.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Varied caseload offering both assessment and intervention work.
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.
• Immediate start available with a contract running through to October.