Mental Health Occupational Therapist - South Yorkshire
Pulse
Posted: January 27, 2026
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Job Description
Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Locum)Location: Mental Health ServicesContract: Locum – 3 days per week, 7.5 hours per dayStart Date: ASAPEnd Date: Ongoing
Our client is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a high-support inpatient rehabilitation service for adult males. The service provides multi-disciplinary care to support individuals returning to independent living. The OT will work across two wards, delivering assessments, interventions, and supporting care planning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver specialist OT interventions in mental health rehabilitation
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Supervise junior staff including Band 5 OTs and OTAs
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Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to care planning
Requirements:
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HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
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Experience in mental health rehabilitation
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Experience supervising staff
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Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and teamwork skills
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Availability to work locum shifts via PAYE or approved umbrella company
Benefits:
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Flexible locum hours
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Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive, high-dependency mental health setting