Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Ealing MINT Team
Location: Ealing Acton, West London NHS Trust
Team: MINT (Mental Health Integrated Network Team)
Pay Rate: £27 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Agency
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Ealing Acton MINT team within West London NHS Trust. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team delivering community mental health care in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.
As part of the MINT model, you’ll work with individuals presenting with a range of complex mental health needs, supporting them to live as independently as possible in the community. You will contribute to comprehensive assessments, recovery planning, and implementation of evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. Key Responsibilities:
Carry out holistic occupational therapy assessments and deliver tailored interventions
Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and the wider MDT
Promote recovery, independence, and social inclusion in community settings
Support service users with goal setting, vocational activities, daily living skills, and social participation
Contribute to risk assessments, care plans, and CPA reviews
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with Trust policies
Participate in team meetings and clinical supervision
Liaise with community services, primary care, and voluntary sector partnersRequirements:
HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Experience working at Band 6 level within community mental health settings
Strong understanding of recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice
Able to manage a caseload independently
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Right to work in the UKBenefits:
Competitive hourly rate: £27 per hour
Weekly payroll
Flexible working arrangements
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunity to work within an innovative, supportive MINT team model