Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Adult Inpatient Mental Health (Locum) Location: Luton Inpatient Acute Mental Health Service Band: 5 - 21 umbrella equivalent Contract Type: Locum Hours: Full Time Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months (initial) Role Overview The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to adults admitted to inpatient mental health wards in Luton. The service delivers holistic, recovery-focused care using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) and works closely with multidisciplinary partners to support safe, therapeutic transitions from inpatient to community settings. The role sits within a well-established OT service and MDT, with strong emphasis on discharge planning, functional assessment, and meaningful occupation. Key Responsibilities Deliver specialist OT assessments and interventions for adults within inpatient mental health settings Use MOHO-informed assessment tools to evaluate occupational performance across: Self-care Productivity Leisure Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload under supervision, applying sound clinical reasoning Deliver 1:1 and group-based OT interventions tailored to client need Contribute actively to discharge planning, assessing functional ability, risk, and support needs Work collaboratively with named nurses, MDT colleagues, families, carers, and community services Support smooth transitions from hospital to community through liaison with external agencies ..... full job details .....