Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT)

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT)
Specialism: Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Location: Ealing, London, UK
Salary: Up to £27.00 per hour
Type: Full-time, Ongoing, Locum

Join our team as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist with the Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) in Ealing, London. This ongoing full-time locum position offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your skills in a community mental health setting, earning up to £27.00 per hour. Perfect for those seeking stimulating work in a primary care network, this role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver top-notch Occupational Therapy-led interventions across mental health pathways.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility that locum work provides, allowing you to shape your career path and acquire diverse experiences in different settings.
• Competitive Pay: This role offers competitive hourly rates that enhance your earning potential while maintaining work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Being a part of a vibrant team means you'll have opportunities for professional development, contributing to your growth and career advancement.
• Caseload Autonomy: Relish the autonomy to manage your own caseload, bringing variety and excitement to your workday.

What you will do:

• Deliver person-centred Occupational Therapy interventions for adults with mental health needs.
• Manage a defined caseload within the MINT service.
• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessments, treatment planning, and interventions.
• Perform risk assessments and create risk management plans.
• Offer individual and group-based interventions.
• Facilitate discharge planning and transfer to primary care and community services.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding Occupational Therapy.
• Engage in service development and clinical governance projects.
• Supervise students, support staff, and less experienced clinicians.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Relevant experience in Mental Health Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in undertaking assessments and interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health presentations and diagnoses.
• Understanding of risk assessment and relevant mental health legislation.
• Strong communication and engagement abilities.
• Capability to independently manage a complex caseload.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Experience supervising or co-supervising students.

Desirable Requirements:

• Post-qualified Mental Health training.
• Clinical supervision training.
• Familiarity with the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO).
• Audit and research experience.
• Proven ability to contribute to service development projects.

Ealing, London is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a vibrant community with excellent transport links to central London. Enjoy the green spaces and rich cultural diversity, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure. Join us in making a difference in community mental health while exploring all that Ealing has to offer.

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