Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Specialism: AHP
- Occupational Therapy

Location: Hackney, London, UK

Salary: Up to £30.00 per hour

Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

An exciting opportunity awaits a Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist within AHP
- Occupational Therapy in Hackney, London. Offering a competitive rate of up to £30.00 per hour
, this ongoing full-time role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant Community Mental Health Team.

This position is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting adults with mental health needs, promoting recovery, independence, and wellbeing through person-centred interventions and collaborative multidisciplinary working.

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and stability of full-time hours within a supportive service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn up to £30.00 per hour, rewarding your specialist knowledge and experience.
• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the variety and professional freedom that locum work offers.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning opportunities and gain valuable experience within community mental health services.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated multidisciplinary professionals committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Diverse Caseload: Develop your skills working with a broad range of mental health presentations and complex needs.
• Vibrant
  
  Location:
  
  Enjoy working in one of London's most diverse and culturally rich boroughs.

• Manage a caseload of adults experiencing a range of mental health needs.
• Act as Care Coordinator for community service users in line with CPA and service requirements.
• Undertake comprehensive mental health, functional, and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions that promote recovery, independence, and social inclusion.
• Support carers and families through advice, education, and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in a Duty Rota, responding to urgent referrals and emerging risks.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, partner agencies, and community services.
• Conduct holistic psychosocial assessments and identify strengths-based outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records and reports.
• Support and mentor junior staff, students, and trainees.
• Engage in supervision, reflective practice, service development, and quality improvement activities.