Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Band 6 Older Adults Occupational Therapist - Salisbury
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Occupational Therapist – Mental Health Older Adults (Inpatient Ward) – Wiltshire
The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) is recruiting an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work within an inpatient mental health older adults setting, covering both organic and functional wards within the Wiltshire area. This role will involve assessing and treating patients with mental health and physical needs using comprehensive occupational therapy interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic, autonomous occupational therapy assessment and treatment tailored to patients’ mental and physical requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including fellow Occupational Therapists within Amblescroft wards.
- Deliver individual specialist assessments and group-based occupational therapy interventions.
- Manage a complex caseload with effective prioritisation to meet service demands.
- Offer supervision and training to rotational B5 Occupational Therapists and support staff.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and regular supervision in alignment with Trust guidance.
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The role requires:
- Excellent communication, sensitivity, and adaptability
- Ability to operate autonomously while working within a supportive team environment
- Commitment to providing patient-centred care
About AWP
As the lead provider of mental health, learning disability, and autism services across:
- Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES)
- Swindon and Wiltshire
- Bristol, North Somalia and South Gloucestershire
AWP is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, rooted in safety, clinical excellence and positive patient experiences. Staff are valued as integral to this mission, with opportunities for development supported by strong supervision frameworks.
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The Trust operates across 90+ locations, covering nearly 2,200 miles, supporting 1.8 million people.
Our Commitment to Diversity
AWP actively championes diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from:
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQ+ individuals
Our inclusive environment fosters unique perspectives that enhance our service quality and organisational strength.
Interested? For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Megan Moody Job Title: Lead Occupational Therapist Email: megan.moody4@nhs.net Telephone: 07514 722 826
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