Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist – South Manchester

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapy
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £25 - 26 per hour
  • Published: April 10, 2025
Job reference: 69569
Consultant: Grace Snedden

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Locum Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – High Pay, Flexible Contract in South Manchester!

Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in South Manchester? We have an exciting opportunity within a Community Mental Health Team, offering great pay, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact.

  • Job Title: Locum Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

  • Location: South Manchester

  • Duration: 3-month initial contract (with strong potential for extension)

  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, full-time (part-time considered)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing

  • Rate of Pay: £25 – £26 per hour

  • Contact: [Recruiter Name] – [Phone Number] / [Email Address]


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our passionate and supportive Community Mental Health Team as a Band 6 OT, working with adults with complex mental health needs. Your role will include:

  • Carrying out comprehensive functional assessments in the community

  • Developing and delivering personalised, evidence-based care plans

  • Promoting independence and recovery through therapeutic interventions

  • Working closely with multidisciplinary professionals to ensure holistic care

  • Accurately documenting patient progress and contributing to care reviews


Requirements & Qualifications:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

  • HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

  • Previous experience in community mental health (CMHT) or similar setting

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • The ability to manage a caseload independently

  • A flexible, team-focused approach with a passion for patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (flexibility available)

  • Length: 3-month rolling contract, potential to extend based on performance and service needs


This opportunity won’t last long!

Contact [Recruiter Name] today at [Phone Number] or email [Email Address] to apply, or click below to submit your CV.


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