Locum MSK Physiotherapist (Band 6) - Full-Time
  • England,North West,Lancashire,Preston
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £24 - £26 per hour
Job Description:
Position: Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Locum)
Band: 6
Contract: Locum, 4 days/week
Duration: Minimum 3-month booking
Location: Community-based in Preston, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Band 6) to join our team in a community-based role supporting service users in Preston. This locum position requires a qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist with expertise in mental health, ideally with prior experience in Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). The successful candidate will carry a caseload of service users with diverse occupational needs and provide both therapeutic interventions and key worker support, including risk management.
Key Responsibilities: *Caseload Management: Carry and manage a caseload of adult service users with varying mental health and occupational therapy needs. Conduct assessments, develop personalized care plans, and provide therapeutic interventions.
*Key Worker Duties: Serve as a key worker for designated service users, offering mental health support, guidance, and intervention to promote recovery and enhance daily functioning.
*Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct regular risk assessments for all assigned service users and develop management plans to ensure safety and wellbeing.
*Collaborative Care: Work collaboratively with CMHT professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and support staff, to provide holistic and coordinated care.
*Occupational Therapy Interventions: Design and implement therapeutic interventions aimed at improving occupational performance, promoting independence, and enhancing overall quality of life.
*Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with NHS policies and professional guidelines.
*Support and Advocacy: Provide emotional support, advocacy, and resources for service users to aid in their recovery journey and help navigate community resources.
Essential Requirements *Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy, with HCPC registration.
*Experience: Prior experience in mental health, ideally within a CMHT setting.
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Job number 1691678
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Company Details:
Piers Meadows Recruitment
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Health
Piers Meadows Recruitment are a specialist AHP and HSS agency operating in every part of the UK, the Isle of Man and Channel Islands.We started in 199...
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