Band 6 Inpatient Mental Health Occupational Therapist – Suffolk

  • Location: Suffolk
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Occupational Therapy
  • Working arrangement: Site Based
  • Salary: £25 - 26 per hour
  • Published: May 27, 2025
Job reference: 36954
Consultant: Grace Snedden

 

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

Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in Suffolk? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

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

  • Location: Suffolk

  • Duration: Ongoing Contract

  • Schedule: Full Time or Part Time (Flexible Hours Available)

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • End Date: Ongoing

  • Rate of Pay: Highly Competitive – Contact for details

  • Contact: Grace Snedden – 02034754858 / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com


What You’ll Be Doing:

Join our team as a Band 6 Mental Health Occupational Therapist and play a key role in supporting patients on an inpatient mental health unit. In this role, you will:

  • Perform comprehensive assessments to support discharge planning

  • Provide assessments and provision of equipment

  • Deliver group and 1:1 therapeutic interventions

  • Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and care plans


Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A current and valid HCPC registration

  • Experience working in mental health, preferably in inpatient settings

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • The ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team

  • A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care


Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers full-time or part-time flexibility. The contract is ongoing with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.


This opportunity won’t last long!
Contact Grace Snedden today at 02034754858 or email gsnedden@hg-ahp.com or click below to apply now.


Why Choose Hunter Gatherer AHP?

Hunter Gatherer AHP is a leading UK recruitment agency for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help Occupational Therapists and other AHPs find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With top locum pay rates, bi-weekly payments, and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We’re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

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