Occupational Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in mental health seeks a full-time Occupational Therapist to work in the adolescent inpatient units at Prestwich Hospital. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, managing a defined caseload and providing evidence-based interventions within a CAMHS setting. Benefits include generous annual leave, excellent pension schemes, and various employee support programs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to outstanding mental health care and engage in continuous professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

fuelGenie fuel cards

Qualifications

• Experience working within CAMHS or related mental health settings.
• Knowledge of best practices in occupational therapy.
• Commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using evidence-based principles.
• Assess and evaluate interventions.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Client-centered principles

Intervention planning

Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

Knowledge of mental health legislation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health Professions Council (HPC)

Job description

This full‑time post (Monday‑Friday 9:00am‑5:00pm) is primarily based within the adolescent inpatient units at Prestwich Hospital – Junction 17 (mixed adolescent acute unit, 15 beds) and the Gardener Unit (medium secure unit for adolescent males, 10 beds). Both units are accredited with QNIC and have received outstanding ratings for the caring domain from the CQC.

The post holder will join an experienced and welcoming multi‑disciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, registered mental health nurses, clinical psychologists, and social workers and be part of a specialist occupational therapy service that includes occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and activity coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
• Abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice, and the Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards for registration and ensure compliance of others.
• Develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Continuing Professional Development planning process to meet the competency framework.
• Work within a CAMHS inpatient mental health setting, including a secure hospital setting, providing services to patients with acute, complex, and challenging needs.
• Engage in the AHP preceptorship programme if not already completed.

Staff Benefits

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

Please see attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.