Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Team in Luton, Bedfordshire

Luton

contract, full-time

£21 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

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Job Title: Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Team
Location: Luton, UK
Contract Type: Locum, Ongoing
Hours: Full Time
Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Mental Health Team in Luton. This ongoing full-time locum position allows you to provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to adults, making a real difference in their recovery and daily lives. Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team focused on client-centred, recovery-focused care.

Perks and benefits:

Locum Flexibility: Tailor your work schedule for optimal work-life balance while enjoying competitive pay and diverse clinical experiences.
Professional Development: Access regular supervision and CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
Community Engagement: Work closely with community resources to maximise impact and support successful discharges.

What you will do:

Conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for adults with mental health needs.
Utilise tools such as the Model of Human Occupation to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Provide recovery-focused, client-centred care to support independence in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care and plan positive discharges.
Lead or contribute to group work and one-to-one interventions to enhance the OT programme.
Link clients with local community resources to support ongoing engagement and recovery.

Requirements:

HCPC Registration essential
Minimum two years’ relevant experience
Full UK Driving Licence preferable

Why Luton:
Luton offers a vibrant mix of urban and rural life, with excellent transport links, rich local culture, and easy access to surrounding countryside. It’s a welcoming community, ideal for both professional growth and personal enjoyment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing competitive rates and matching you with roles tailored to your expertise and experience.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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