# Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Hampshire at Pulse Healthcare

Mental Health Occupational Therapist - Hampshire at Pulse Healthcare in Hampshire. Posted August 3, 2026.

- Company: Pulse Healthcare
- Location: Hampshire
- Posted: 2026-08-03
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pulse/jobs/7824061003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/mental-health-occupational-therapist-hampshire-pulse-healthcare-b80vxt

## Requirements

- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Several years' experience working within adult mental health rehabilitation services.
- Experience supporting individuals with substance misuse needs alongside complex mental health conditions.
- Strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice.
- Previous experience supervising support staff or junior team members.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary working skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider clinical team.

## Description

**Senior Occupational Therapist – Adult Mental Health RehabilitationLocation:** Hampshire
**Contract:** Locum
**Hours:** 15 Hours Per Week (Across 2 Days, Flexible Working Pattern Available)
**Start Date:** ASAP
**Duration:** 3 Months Initially, With a View to Extension Pending Permanent Recruitment

Our client is seeking an experienced **Senior Occupational Therapist** to join their specialist team. This rewarding locum opportunity involves working within an **adult mental health rehabilitation service**, supporting male adults of working age with complex and enduring mental health needs.

This role would suit an Occupational Therapist with several years of experience within **adult mental health rehabilitation** and a strong understanding of **substance misuse services**. You will play a key role within the multidisciplinary team, helping service users maximise independence, develop meaningful routines, and achieve positive recovery outcomes.

### Key Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within an adult mental health rehabilitation setting.

- Support male adults with complex and enduring mental health conditions, including **schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder, and co-existing substance misuse needs**.

- Develop and implement person-centred rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, recovery, and community engagement.

- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.

- Provide clinical leadership and specialist occupational therapy expertise within the service.

- Supervise and support an **Occupational Therapy Assistant** and **Activity Co-ordinator**.

- Contribute to care planning, risk management, and discharge planning processes.

- Maintain accurate clinical records and professional documentation in line with HCPC standards.

### Requirements:

- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.

- Several years' experience working within **adult mental health rehabilitation services**.

- Experience supporting individuals with **substance misuse needs** alongside complex mental health conditions.

- Strong understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred practice.

- Previous experience supervising support staff or junior team members.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary working skills.

- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider clinical team.

### Why Join Our Client?

- Flexible part-time working pattern across 2 days per week.

- Opportunity to work within a specialist rehabilitation service.

- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

- Chance to make a meaningful impact on the recovery journeys of individuals with complex mental health needs.

- Potential for contract extension beyond the initial 3-month period.

- Immediate start available.