Private Mental Health Occupational therapist - Surrey - £30-£40ph!

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 – /

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 or email to apply now.

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