Job Title: Mental Health Occupational Therapist Band: Band 6 Location : Gillingham, Kent Working Hours: 37.5 Rate : Competitive, to be discussed upon application Pulse Healthcare is currently seeking a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist to join our team in Gillingham, Kent. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract. What will your responsibilities be? In this role, you will assess and support individuals with mental health conditions, helping them develop coping strategies and regain independence in daily living. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to create and deliver personalised therapeutic interventions, promote recovery, and enhance occupational functioning. You will also provide specialist advice on adaptive techniques, work with patients to set meaningful goals, and offer support to families and carers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives while working in a dynamic, recovery-focused environment. Qualifications and Experiences: Be HCPC registered as an Occupational therapist Hold a relevant qualification in Occupational therapy Previous experience within mental health services Previous CRHT and/or ward experience desirable Full drivers license with business insurance and have access to a car How to apply? If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career and make a positive impact in the field of mental health, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.