Band 5 OT - Adult Inpatient Mental Healt

Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health (Locum)
Location: Luton Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service
Band: 5 - 21 umbrella equivalent
Contract Type: Locum
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (initial)

Role Overview

The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults admitted to inpatient mental health wards in Luton. The service delivers holistic, recovery-focused care using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and works closely with multidisciplinary partners to support safe, therapeutic transitions from inpatient to community settings.

The role sits within a well-established OT service and MDT, with strong emphasis on discharge planning, functional assessment, and meaningful occupation.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for adults within inpatient mental health settings

Use MOHO-informed assessment tools to evaluate occupational performance across:

Self-care

Productivity

Leisure

Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload under supervision, applying sound clinical reasoning

Deliver 1:1 and group-based OT interventions tailored to client need

Contribute actively to discharge planning, assessing functional ability, risk, and support needs

Work collaboratively with named nurses, MDT colleagues, families, carers, and community services

Support smooth transitions from hospital to community through liaison with external agencies

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds, and CPA reviews

Promote the role and value of Occupational Therapy within the inpatient setting

Professional Development & Support

Structured and supportive induction programme

Preceptorship support available (if not yet completed)

Regular managerial and professional supervision

Access to OT CPD events, quality improvement initiatives, and service development opportunities

Ongoing development supported through appraisal and CPD portfolio maintenance

Essential Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Relevant experience in working-age adult mental health services

Ability to manage a clinical caseload and contribute to MDT working

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to recovery-focused, person-centred practice

Desirable

Experience within inpatient mental health services

Experience delivering group-based OT interventions

Engagement in CPD and service development activities

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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