Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Hampshire

Job description

**Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation** **Location:** Hampshire **Contract:** Locum **Hours:** 15 Hours Per Week (Across 2 Days, Flexible Working Pattern Available) **Start Date:** ASAP **Duration:** 3 Months Initially, With a View to Extension Pending Permanent Recruitment Our client is seeking an experienced **Senior Occupational Therapist** to join their specialist team. This rewarding locum opportunity involves working within an **adult mental health rehabilitation service**, supporting male adults of working age with complex and enduring mental health needs. This role would suit an Occupational Therapist with several years of experience within **adult mental health rehabilitation** and a strong understanding of **substance misuse services**. You will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, helping service users maximise independence, develop meaningful routines, and achieve positive recovery outcomes. ### Key Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within an adult mental health rehabilitation setting. - Support male adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions, including **schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and co-existing substance misuse needs**. - Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, recovery, and community engagement. - Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes. - Provide clinical leadership and specialist occupational therapy expertise within the service. - Supervise and support an **Occupational Therapy Assistant** and **Activity Co-ordinator**. - Contribute to care planning, risk management, and discharge planning processes. - Maintain accurate clinical records and professional documentation in line with HCPC standards. ### Requirements: - HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. - Several years' experience working within **adult mental health rehabilitation services**. - Experience supporting individuals with **substance misuse needs** alongside complex mental health conditions. - Strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice. - Previous experience supervising support staff or junior team members. - Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary working skills. - Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider clinical team. ### Why Join Our Client? - Flexible part-time working pattern across 2 days per week. - Opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation service. - Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment. - Chance to make a meaningful impact on the recovery journeys of individuals with complex mental health needs. - Potential for contract extension beyond the initial 3-month period. - Immediate start available.