Locum Band 6/7 Mental Health Occupational Therapist – High Pay, Flexible Contract in West Sussex!
Are you a Band 6 or 7 Mental Health Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in West Sussex? We have an exciting opportunity within a private inpatient setting, working with patients with eating disorders, offering excellent pay and flexibility!
Job Title: Mental Health Occupational Therapist (Band 6/7)
Location: West Sussex
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule: 3 Days a Week
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Rate of Pay: Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
Contact: Grace Snedden – 020 3475 4858 / gsnedden@hg-ahp.com
What You’ll Be Doing:
Join our team as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist and play a vital role in supporting individuals with eating disorders in a specialist inpatient environment. You will:
Perform high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Promote health, wellbeing, and independence through occupational engagement
Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and consultation to the wider MDT
Adapt environments and develop skill-building strategies for meaningful participation
Manage a designated caseload using both theoretical and practical experience
Plan and deliver personalised, evidence-based care aligned with treatment goals
Evaluate therapeutic outcomes and contribute to ongoing care planning
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A current and valid HCPC registration
Experience working with mental health and eating disorder patients
Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a flexible position requiring availability for 3 days per week, with potential for additional days based on service needs. The role is ongoing, with a strong chance of extension based on performance.
This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Grace Snedden today at 020 3475 4858 or email gsnedden@hg-ahp.com to apply now.
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