Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol
Quick Summary
Complete a range of occupational therapy assessments,
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Previous experience working within mental health and/or neurocognitive settings . Strong assessment and care planning skills.
Location: Bristol
Contract: Locum
Hours: 3-4 Days Per Week
Start Date: 10th August 2026
Duration: Until Mid to End October 2026
Our client is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bristol on a locum basis. This role is based within the Enhanced Rehabilitation and Recovery Ward, supporting individuals with complex mental health and neurocognitive needs through person-centred assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in mental health and/or neurocognitive settings who is looking to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team while maintaining a significant level of autonomous practice.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Complete a range of occupational therapy assessments, including:
- →Initial assessments
- →Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments
- →Cognitive assessments
- →Financial capacity assessments
- →Sensory-informed assessments
- →Develop and implement person-centred care plans based on assessment findings.
- →Facilitate, coordinate, and delegate therapeutic interventions to support patient recovery and independence.
- →Assess, review, and recommend moving and handling equipment, including hoists, slings, and mobility aids.
- →Complete comprehensive risk assessments and ensure interventions are delivered safely and effectively.
- →Work closely with an Occupational Therapy Assistant and provide supervision and support as required.
- →Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and clinical decision-making.
- →Utilise evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions.
Requirements
~1 min read- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Previous experience working within mental health and/or neurocognitive settings.
- Strong assessment and care planning skills.
- Experience completing functional, cognitive, and risk assessments.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, including:
- Nurses
- Healthcare Assistants
- Consultant Psychiatrist
- Specialty Doctor
- Physiotherapist
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Fitness Instructor
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- August 3, 2026
- First seen
- August 4, 2026
- Last seen
- August 8, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- August 4, 2026
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