Band 6 Occupational Therapist : General (Minimum 6 months NHS experience mandatory) Band: Band 6 Job Role: Occupational Therapist : General Base: Mersey Care NHS Trust Pay Rates: GBP20 to GBP24 per hour Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement Contract Duration: 3 months About the Trust: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest mental health and community health trusts in the country, providing high:quality, specialist services across the North West. The trust is known for its compassionate, person:centred care and commitment to staff development. Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the multidisciplinary team at Mersey Care. You will play a key role in assessing and delivering tailored occupational therapy interventions to support recovery and independence in mental health or community settings. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive OT assessments and develop personalised care plans * Deliver evidence:based interventions to support functional recovery * Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care * Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service improvement Key Requirements: * HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist * Minimum 6:12 months NHS experience, preferably in mental health or community settings * Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team to this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number: BS/10220/OT1