Occupational Therapist

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health trust in Salford seeks an Occupational Therapist to manage a defined caseload of service users with complex needs. The role involves providing specialist assessments and interventions alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have HCPC registration and experience in mental health. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, contributing to the recovery and discharge of clients.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Experience working with mental health service users is essential.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and OT roles is critical.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of service users with complex physical and mental health needs.
• Provide specialist assessment and interventions to support recovery.
• Contribute to planning and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services.

Skills

HCPC Registration

Experience in working with mental health

Knowledge of common mental health conditions

Understanding of role of OT in mental health acute inpatients

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

• HCPC Registration
• Experience in working with mental health

Knowledge

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.