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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health

Atlantis Medical
Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 4HF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in Community Mental Health at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months NHS experience and be HCPC registered.
  • The pay rate for this role is £22 per hour, with a contract duration from 24/03/2025 to 24/05/2025.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering therapeutic interventions, and mentoring junior staff and students.
  • The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Mental Health

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Community Mental HealthLocation: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS TrustPay Rate: £22 per hourPay Mechanism: Direct EngagementContract Duration: 24/03/2025 - 24/05/2025

About the Trust

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality mental health, learning disabilities, and substance misuse services to people across Derbyshire. The Trust is renowned for its patient-centred approach, fostering innovation, and commitment to improving mental health care through continuous professional development and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Trust. In this role, you will make a significant impact by supporting patients through holistic, person-centred assessments and tailored therapeutic interventions that meet their unique needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and deliver individualized therapeutic interventions.
  • Utilize expertise in CMHF to assess and address clients' occupational and functional needs.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice in Mental Health and Occupational Therapy.
  • Support and mentor junior staff, including Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
  • Supervise and guide Occupational Therapy students during their placements.
Key Requirements
  • HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
  • Experience in mental health and knowledge of the Community Mental Health Framework (CMHF)
  • Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with service users, families, and carers
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience in supervising junior staff and supporting students during placements
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
How to Apply

Please send your updated CV to or contact us at for further information with the job reference number BS/10205/OT1.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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