Locum Occupational Therapist
other jobs Total Assist Recruitment
Added before 3 Days
- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Temporary
- £30 - £40 per hour
Job Description:
Full job descriptionTotal Assist is recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist adolescent mental health inpatient service supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a purpose-built therapeutic environment, supporting young people to develop essential life skills, improve their independence and engage in meaningful activities as part of their recovery.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred occupational therapy interventions tailored to the individual needs of each young person.
Key Responsibilities*Complete occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
*Deliver individual and group interventions to support daily living skills, independence and emotional regulation.
*Support young people with complex mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders and psychosis.
*Develop and implement sensory strategies to support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
*Encourage participation in meaningful activities, structured routines and therapeutic programmes.
*Support young people with additional needs, including autism and learning disabilities.
*Work collaboratively with psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists, education staff and other MDT professionals.
*Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and multidisciplinary reviews.
*
Requirements*Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
*Current HCPC registration.
*Previous experience within mental health, ideally CAMHS or adolescent inpatient services.
*Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.
*Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
*A person-centred approach and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Why Apply?*Excellent hourly rate, negotiable depending on experience.
*Ongoing locum opportunity.
*Full-time and part-time availability considered.
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
*Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a purpose-built therapeutic setting.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a purpose-built therapeutic environment, supporting young people to develop essential life skills, improve their independence and engage in meaningful activities as part of their recovery.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering person-centred occupational therapy interventions tailored to the individual needs of each young person.
Key Responsibilities*Complete occupational therapy assessments and develop individualised treatment plans.
*Deliver individual and group interventions to support daily living skills, independence and emotional regulation.
*Support young people with complex mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders and psychosis.
*Develop and implement sensory strategies to support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
*Encourage participation in meaningful activities, structured routines and therapeutic programmes.
*Support young people with additional needs, including autism and learning disabilities.
*Work collaboratively with psychologists, nurses, psychiatrists, education staff and other MDT professionals.
*Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to care planning and multidisciplinary reviews.
*
Requirements*Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.
*Current HCPC registration.
*Previous experience within mental health, ideally CAMHS or adolescent inpatient services.
*Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering therapeutic interventions.
*Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
*A person-centred approach and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Why Apply?*Excellent hourly rate, negotiable depending on experience.
*Ongoing locum opportunity.
*Full-time and part-time availability considered.
*Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
*Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a purpose-built therapeutic setting.
Job number 4267941
The jobs on site are for both men and women