Band 5 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Band 5 (Locum)

Location: East London NHS Foundation Trust – Luton

Area: East London NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (initial 3 months)

About the Role

East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to develop their skills within a well-established multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-focused and client-centred care using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).

Main Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for adults within the acute inpatient mental health unit.
• Use MOHO-based assessment and evaluation tools to deliver recovery-focused, client-centred interventions.
• Support service users to achieve goals in self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Contribute to discharge planning by providing holistic OT assessments to inform positive transitions to the community.
• Deliver 1:1 interventions, facilitate group work and support access to community resources.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to further develop and enhance the OT programme.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust and HCPC standards.

Support, Supervision & Development

• Structured induction programme to support your transition into the role.
• Support to complete preceptorship if not already achieved.
• Regular managerial and professional supervision.
• Monthly OT CPD events and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and service development.
• Ongoing professional development encouraged through appraisal.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Interest or experience in acute mental health settings.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to work within, the MOHO framework.
• Strong communication and MDT working skills.

Working Hours

• Full-time hours.

An excellent opportunity to develop your mental health OT practice within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Code:  U. 7665681. 016012.B19274