Band 5 Occupational Therapist – Mental Health (Coventry)

About the role

Join Cygnet’s Joyce Parker Hospital as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist and support adults in a male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, acute ward and high‑dependency rehabilitation setting. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to help service users move safely towards the least restrictive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for mental health service users.
• Develop, implement and review personalised OT treatment programmes based on diagnosis and identified needs.
• Collaborate with psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and carers to deliver integrated care.
• Participate in risk assessment and management as part of treatment planning.
• Contribute to service development and evidence‑based practice within the OT directorate.

Required profile

• Band 5 or newly qualified Occupational Therapist.
• Interest in mental health services and willingness to expand clinical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, acute mental health environment.

Required skills

• Occupational therapy assessment.
• Treatment programme development.
• Risk assessment in mental health settings.

What we offer

• Starting salary of £32,883 per year, increasing after preceptorship.
• Full‑time permanent contract.
• Access to specialist interest groups and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team in a purpose‑built mental health hospital.