Band 6 Occupational Therapist - General

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - General

(Minimum 6 months NHS experience mandatory)

Band: Band 6
Job Role: Occupational Therapist - General
Base: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Pay Rates: £20 to £24 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement
Contract Duration: 3 months

About the Trust:
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest mental health and community health trusts in the country, providing high-quality, specialist services across the North West. The trust is known for its compassionate, person-centred care and commitment to staff development.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Mersey Care. You will play a key role in assessing and delivering tailored occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and independence in mental health or community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and develop personalised care plans

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support functional recovery

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service improvement

Key Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Minimum 6-12 months NHS experience, preferably in mental health or community settings

• Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

To apply to this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number: BS/10220/OT1