Job Title: Band 5 Occupational Therapist
Location: Petersfield, Hampshire
About Us: Pulse Mental Health is a reputable recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented healthcare professionals with fulfilling opportunities in mental health care. With a commitment to excellence and compassion, we strive to support both our candidates and clients in achieving their goals. We are currently seeking a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team in Petersfield, providing essential support to individuals. This position offers full-time hours to start as soon as possible, for an initial period of 5 month.
Position Overview: As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges in Petersfield. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess clients’ functional abilities, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote independence and improve overall well-being. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those in need.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conduct assessments of clients’ occupational performance and functional abilities, taking into account their mental health needs and goals.
2. Collaborate with clients to establish meaningful goals and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to their needs and preferences.
3. Implement evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to address clients’ cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial challenges.
4. Provide support and guidance to clients in developing coping strategies and adaptive skills to enhance their independence and quality of life.
5. Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and support workers, to ensure integrated care and holistic treatment approaches.
6. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
7. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
8. Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
9. Previous experience in a mental health setting, either through placements or employment, is desirable but not essential.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and build therapeutic relationships with clients and colleagues.
11. Commitment to providing person-centered care and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
12. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
13. Eligibility to work in the UK.
Benefits:
14. First class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
15. £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
16. Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app
17. Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
18. Access to high-quality CPD training events
19. Different payment methods available PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD
Not for you but know the ideal Occupational Therapist?
If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn a £300 cash bonus per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.
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.