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Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Acute Mental Health Team

Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Acute Mental Health Team (Luton, UK)

Location: Luton, UK

Salary: Up to £21 per hour (depending on experience)

Type: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Acute Mental Health Team in Luton. This full-time, ongoing locum role allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges, while working within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary setting.

Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work with varied assignments and a dynamic working environment.

Professional Development: Access CPD opportunities and quality improvement activities to support continuous skill development.

Supportive Team: Work within a well-established multidisciplinary team that encourages collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Great Pay: Competitive hourly rates that recognise your expertise and contribution.

Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults within the acute mental health unit.

Use assessment and evaluation tools based on the Model of Human Occupation to inform care planning.

Deliver recovery-focused, client-centred interventions supporting self‑care, productivity, and leisure goals.

Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, including positive and timely discharge processes.

Enhance and further develop the Occupational Therapy programme on the ward and within the community.

Deliver one‑to‑one interventions and group work, supporting access to community resources for successful discharge.

Participate in a structured induction programme and receive regular managerial and professional supervision.

A valid driving licence is required to support community‑based work.

Luton is a vibrant and diverse town offering excellent transport links, green spaces, and access to surrounding countryside. With a strong sense of community and plenty of cultural and leisure opportunities, it is a great place to live and work.