Occupational Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a full-time position within adolescent inpatient units. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Occupational Therapy and has experience working in mental health settings with young people. Responsibilities include contributing to effective therapeutic care and ensuring a supportive environment. The role offers 27 days of annual leave, excellent pension schemes, and further benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and well-being programmes.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

fuelGenie Fuel Cards

Qualifications

• Essential for the service: understanding of occupational therapy in mental health.

Skills

Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a mental health setting

Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people

Previous experience of working with young people

Previous experience of working within mental health

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

About to complete Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job overview

This full time post (Monday-Friday 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm) is primarily based within the adolescent inpatient units at Prestwich Hospital (Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) although there is an expectation the post holder will contribute directly into other services within CAMHS if required. Junction 17 is a mixed adolescent acute unit (15 beds). The Gardener Unit is a medium secure unit for adolescent males (10 beds). Both units are currently accredited with QNIC and received outstanding for caring domain from the CQC.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person specification

Professional registration

Essential criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy

Desirable criteria

• About to complete Degree in Occupational Therapy

Essential for the service

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a mental health setting

Desirable criteria

• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people
• Previous experience of working with young people
• Previous experience of working within mental health

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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

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Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.