Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health
Location: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Pay Rate: £22 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 24/10/2024 - 24/01/2025
About the Trust:
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to communities across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The Trust focuses on providing essential services within community settings, ensuring patients receive supportive, accessible, and tailored care close to home.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Trust. In this role, you will make a significant impact by supporting patients through holistic, person-centred assessments and tailored therapeutic interventions that meet their unique needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver individualized therapeutic interventions.
- Utilize your expertise in CMHF to assess and address clients' occupational and functional needs.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice in Mental Health and Occupational Therapy.
- Support and mentor junior staff, including Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
- Supervise and guide Occupational Therapy students during their placements.
Key Requirements:
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
- Experience in mental health and knowledge of the Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF).
- Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with service users, families, and carers.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in supervising junior staff and supporting students during placements.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
How to Apply:
Please send your updated CV to or contact us at for further information with the job reference number BS/10459/OT1.