Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Bristol

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.