Occupational Therapist

To manage a defined caseload of service users with complex physical and mental health needs under the supervision of a Senior Occupational Therapist.

To provide specialist assessment and intervention to support the recovery of service users alongside the multidisciplinary team.

We are developing rotational opportunities within GMMH, this post may be considered Rotation if it is part of the candidates continuing professional development and career prospects. Rotations will include male and female acute inpatients, later life services, and community settings.

To provide Occupational Therapy input for service users on the ward that will support recovery and enable discharge, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

To manage daily a caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and social care needs, using client centred and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.

To contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy services within the in-patient unit.

To assist with the direction, supervision and support of Inpatient AHP support workers and the training of Occupational Therapy Students and apprentices as required.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust AHP service. To develop skills and knowledge through participation in Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework.

To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice.

To work across the AMHP 4 Pillars of Practice - Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research.

To apply person centred principles and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions.

To carry out interventions in hospital and in the community including home visits.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached job description and person specification

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Blue Light Card Discounts

• HCPC Registration
• Experience in working with mental health

• Knowledge of common mental health conditions
• Understanding of role of OT in mental health acute inpatients

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.