Band 6 Community Mental Health Occupational Therapist – South London

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapy
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £28 - 29 per hour
  • Published: September 12, 2025
Job reference: 6985
Consultant: Grace Snedden

 

Locum Occupational Therapist – Community Mental Health Team – South London – High Pay!

Are you an Occupational Therapist with experience in community mental health looking for a rewarding locum opportunity? We have an exciting South London role offering excellent pay, flexible working, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

  • Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Community Mental Health Team

  • Location: South London

  • Duration: Ongoing Contract

  • Schedule: Full-time (Mon–Fri) – flexibility available

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Rate of Pay: Competitive hourly rate – paid bi-weekly

  • Contact: Gary Snedden – 0203 475 4858 / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our established Community Mental Health Team and support adults with complex mental health needs by:

  • Undertaking comprehensive assessments in the community and clinic settings

  • Developing and implementing personalised, recovery-focused interventions

  • Supporting service users to develop skills for independent living and social inclusion

  • Working closely with psychiatrists, social workers, CPNs and other professionals to deliver holistic care

  • Contributing to care planning, risk assessments and discharge planning

  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • A current and valid HCPC registration

  • Previous experience in mental health (community setting desirable)

  • Strong knowledge of mental health conditions, recovery models, and risk management

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • A commitment to delivering person-centred, evidence-based care


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency specialising in locum and permanent AHP roles across the NHS, private and community sectors. We offer:

✔ Fast, simple registration – get set up quickly
✔ High-paying, reliable locum roles with bi-weekly payroll
✔ Specialist AHP recruiters who understand your field
✔ Exclusive roles in NHS and community mental health settings
✔ CV marketing, career support and networking events
✔ £250 referral bonus when you recommend an AHP colleague


Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Contact Gary Snedden today on 0203 475 4858 or email gsnedden@hg-ahp.com to secure your next locum role in South London.

 

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