Occupational Therapist - Manchester Early Intervention

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join their Early Intervention Teams. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions, with responsibilities including delivering specialist assessments and coordinating care. Candidates are expected to work collaboratively within a supportive professional structure. This role emphasizes skill development and offers various benefits including pay enhancements and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Salary enhancements for evenings and weekends

Annual leave and pension

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Intervention Teams is advantageous.
• Willingness to develop skills through mandatory training.
• Capacity to support junior OT staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Care coordinate a caseload applying an OT-focused approach.
• Collaborate with agencies and support junior staff.

Skills

Experience in community settings

Engagement with multi-agency teams

Ability to provide interventions

Education

Band 6 Occupational Therapist qualification

Job description

Overview

Manchester Early Service is expanding with additional funding to develop a modern, responsive mental health service. We are seeking dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our OT team within the Early Intervention Teams across Manchester. The post may be full-time or part-time, with vacancies based at North Team (Central Park), Central Team, and South Team (Chorlton House). You will work as part of a professional structure with support from a Lead OT in your locality and opportunities for mandatory training and CPD, with emphasis on developing skills within the Model of Human Occupation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate specialist Occupational Therapy assessments within the team.
• Care coordinate and keywork a reduced caseload of individuals, applying an OT-focused approach.
• Provide and coordinate physical and mental health wellbeing interventions to promote recovery, alongside our physical health pathway.
• Collaborate with a range of agencies and support junior staff within the teams.
• Produce high-standard evidence-based occupational and employment assessments and reports, illustrating how biological, sociological and psychological factors impact occupational participation within the social context.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Band 6 Occupational Therapist with experience in community settings and Early Intervention Teams.
• Willingness to develop skills within the Model of Human Occupation through mandatory training and CPD.
• Ability to work as part of a professional structure with supervision from a Lead OT and Professional Lead OT.
• Engagement with multi-agency teams and support for junior OT staff and students.

Additional Information

• All positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks; per UK guidance, relevant checks are detailed on the NHS Employers website.
• The Trust requires DBS Update Service for roles requiring a DBS; enrolment is required and is at a fee of £16 per year.
• We are committed to a diverse workforce and removing barriers to employment for BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates. Informal chats about recruitment process are welcome.
• We are an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker visas; sponsorship eligibility varies by role. For details, review UK Government guidance.
• Salary and benefits include pay enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays, annual leave, pension, cycle to work, salary-sacrifice car scheme, wellbeing programme, and Blue Light Card discounts.