Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Piers Meadows Recruitment : Job Details

Job Title: Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner

Location: Chorley (Community)

Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9 AM - 5 PM), part-time also considered

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist specialising in Mental Health to join the CMHT. This role involves assessing, planning, and delivering care to service users, from initial assessment through to discharge, with a strong focus on individualized and holistic care to support recovery and improve quality of life.

• Conduct assessments and create personalised care plans that address mental health and functional needs.
• Collaborate with service users, carers, and multidisciplinary professionals to implement and evaluate individualised care.
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and develop person-centered care plans.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and advocate for the needs and rights of service users.
• Supervise non-qualified staff and contribute to developing mental health knowledge within the team.
• Work closely with community-based services, social services, and healthcare agencies to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participate in new patient assessments and help integrate care pathways across services.

• Qualifications: Registered Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health.
• Skills: Skilled in patient assessment, collaborative care planning, and therapeutic intervention.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the Mental Health Act and risk management.

Please contact Rachel from Piers Meadows Recruitment for more information.

Established for over 20 years and only specialising in Allied Health, we are an NHS-approved, framework agency, experienced in helping AHP's secure their next position. We can cover the cost of your DBS and mandatory training