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Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol

Doist • Bristol (City of Bristol), England
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Occupational Therapist - Enhanced Rehabilitation & Recovery Ward Location: Bristol Contract: Locum Hours: 3-4 Days Per Week Start Date: 10th August 2026 Duration: Until Mid to End October 2026 Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol on a locum basis. This role is based within the Enhanced Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward, supporting individuals with complex mental health and neurocognitive needs through person-centred assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health and/or neurocognitive settings who is looking to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while maintaining a significant level of autonomous practice. Key Responsibilities: * Complete a range of occupational therapy assessments, including: o Initial assessments o Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments o Cognitive assessments o Financial capacity assessments o Sensory-informed assessments * Develop and implement person-centred care plans based on assessment findings. * Facilitate, coordinate, and delegate therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery and independence. * Assess, review, and recommend moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slings, and mobility aids. * Complete comprehensive risk assessments and ensure interventions are delivered safely and effectively. * Work closely with an Occupational Therapy Assistant and provide supervision and support as required. * Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making. * Utilise evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions. Requirements: * HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. * Previous experience working within mental health and/or neurocognitive settings. * Strong assessment and care planning skills. * Experience completing functional, cognitive, and risk assessments. * Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Multidisciplinary Team: * You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, including: o Nurses o Healthcare Assistants o Consultant Psychiatrist o Specialty Doctor o Physiotherapist o Speech and Language Therapist o Fitness Instructor o Occupational Therapy Assistant Why Join Our Client? * Flexible locum opportunity working 3-4 days per week. * Opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation and recovery service. * Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. * Varied caseload offering both assessment and intervention work. * Chance to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence. * Immediate start available with a contract running through to October. J-18808-Ljbffr
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