Occupational Therapist

Pennine Care; Ashton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Community Rehabilitation Team on a temporary contract. The post covers the five borough footprint and focuses on MOHO-informed assessment and intervention within a multidisciplinary team.

You will manage a caseload, deliver OT assessments and group/individual interventions, contribute to discharge planning, and supervise junior staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development to post graduate diploma level.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Embed the OT assessment and intervention pathway across the Community Rehabilitation Team, within the MOHO framework.
• Manage a caseload of service users and support their recovery journey.
• Undertake specialist OT assessments in self-care, productivity and leisure for discharge planning.
• Develop outcome-based, needs-led care plans and evaluate effectiveness using MOHO tools.
• Provide a range of group and individual therapeutic interventions and share skills with the team.
• Develop treatment plans for delivery by social inclusion workers and provide supervision to junior staff.

Skills

MOHO knowledge

MDT working

Caseload management

Clinical supervision

OT assessment

Communication skills

Education

HCPC registered OT

Job description

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We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Community Rehabilitation Team on a temporary contract. The post will suit an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with an interest in developing skills across a wide range of therapeutic approaches.

Our Community Rehabilitation Team supports individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs to achieve recovery and independence within the community across the Pennine Care footprint. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and treatment, psychological care and fostering a culture of innovation, compassion, and collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with severe and enduring mental health difficulties.

The team is a trust wide service covering all five boroughs of Pennine Care and it is essential that you drive and have access to transport to travel across the whole footprint of the trust. We are currently based at Trust HQ in Ashton Under Lyne. Our core hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Main duties of the job

To embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the Community Rehabilitation Team, within the framework of Model of Human Occupation in collaboration with the wider MDT.

To be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Community Rehabilitation Team, supporting them in their recovery journey.

To undertake specialist OT assessments in all areas of self-care, productivity and leisure to support discharge planning and identify support needs.

To conduct OT assessments, developing outcome-based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence-based outcome measures.

To provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.

To develop treatment plans and intervention to be delivered by the team’s social inclusion workers.

To provide clinical supervision to the junior staff within the Community Rehabilitation Team.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To offer a range of OT assessments and interventions for service users within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
• To be able to work across all functions within the and support patients to achieve their individually agreed goals.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care/interventions in accordance with CPA (where appropriate).
• To lead on the development of group-based interventions to aid recovery and promote social inclusion.
• To facilitate the development of peer support networks as part of the discharge pathway from the service.
• To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
• To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
• To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
• To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients as required.
• To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.
• To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
• To work in partnership, direct, support and supervise the team’s technical instructor.

See attached Job Description for full details.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Must hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development to post graduate diploma level.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience working in a mental health service.
• Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health needs
• Experience of MDT working
• Experience of managing or participating in change
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of supervision
• Experience of managing a caseload
• Experience of working with older people

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
• Sound understanding of current local and national policies in relation to Mental Health including the Mental Health Act , Risk Assessment and Management processes and CPA processes Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on an individual’s wellbeing and occupational functioning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of broad range of interventions required to support individuals with severe and complex mental health needs.
• Knowledge of MOHO and its’ assessment tools.
• Ability to carry our cognitive assessments
• Knowledge of the occupational context of community mental health services and its’ application to assessment and treatment

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to be responsible for a caseload
• Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment using MOHO
• Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions on both an individual and group basis
• Ability to supervise junior staff/students
• Effective time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
• Ability to communicate with and develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals
• Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to
• Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams
• Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided. Interest in developing the OT role in older peoples services
• Application Form Interview discriminatory behaviour.
• Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
• Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate.
• Computer literacy.
• Flexible and adaptable

• Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams
• Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided. Interest in developing the OT role in older peoples services

Work Related Circumstances

• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

Pre-Employment Checks – To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards . These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace. This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.

Name Joanne Ridley Job title Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 7161400

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