Occuaptional Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking an Occupational Therapist to manage a caseload of service users in adult mental health. The role involves working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and applying evidence-based practices in both hospital and community settings. Staff benefits include enhanced pay, generous leave, and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in adult mental health.
• Ability to assess and plan individualized therapy interventions.
• Experience in delivering therapy in both hospital and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of service users.
• Work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
• Apply person-centred principles to promote recovery and social inclusion.

Skills

Experience in mental health care

Person-centred approach

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant occupational therapy qualification

Job description

To manage a defined caseload of service users from the adult in-patient mental health service under the supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist. The post holder will work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other agencies and services, in line with the Care Programme Approach to promote recovery and social inclusion.

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. Contribute to the development of a therapeutic environment that promotes sustainable positive change.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff members, delivering services from more than 122 locations.

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

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beautiful countryside to the vibrant city life with shopping, entertainment, and dining options.

Experience a warm northern welcome with people known for their warmth, humor, and generosity.

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

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits include:

• Pay enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

This advert closes on Thursday, 17 July 2025.