Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol

About this role

Occupational Therapist – Enhanced Rehabilitation & Recovery Ward

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

Multidisciplinary Team:

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

Why Join Our Client?

• Flexible locum opportunity working 3-4 days per week.

• Opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation and recovery service.

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

• Varied caseload offering both assessment and intervention work.

• Chance to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and independence.

• Immediate start available with a contract running through to October.