Band 5 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 5 (2 Roles, Locum)

Location: East London NHS Foundation Trust – Luton

Area: East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 3 months)

Start: ASAP

Role Overview

Two Band 5 Occupational Therapists are required to join the Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service in Luton. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering recovery-focused, client-centred occupational therapy to adults admitted to acute mental health wards.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults within inpatient acute mental health units.
• Use assessment and evaluation tools aligned to the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
• Deliver recovery-focused, client-centred interventions to support goals in self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Contribute to positive and timely discharge planning as part of the MDT.
• Develop and enhance the occupational therapy programme on the ward and in the community.
• Provide 1:1 interventions, facilitate group work and support access to community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with Trust standards.

Support & Development

• Structured and supportive induction programme.
• Support to complete preceptorship if not yet completed.
• Regular managerial and professional supervision.
• Monthly OT CPD events and opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Ongoing professional development supported through appraisal.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Interest or experience in acute mental health settings.
• Understanding of recovery-focused and client-centred practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisation and clinical reasoning skills.

Working Hours

Full time

An excellent opportunity for Band 5 Occupational Therapists seeking supportive, developmental locum roles within an acute mental health inpatient service.

Code:  U. 7665681. 016012.BE19274