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Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol

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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:
    • Initial assessments
    • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments
    • Cognitive assessments
    • Financial capacity assessments
    • 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:

  • Nurses
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Consultant Psychiatrist
  • Specialty Doctor
  • Physiotherapist
  • Speech and Language Therapist
  • Fitness Instructor
  • 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.

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Listed on greenhouse · posted 2026-08-03. ApplySarthi collects openings and links to application pages; the role is advertised by Pulse Healthcare, not by us.