Senior Occupational Therapist

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

Job summary

A regional mental health service in Leigh is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide holistic assessments and interventions within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be a committed team player with excellent communication skills, focusing on recovery-oriented care. This role offers a dynamic team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

FuelGenie fuel cards

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to team-oriented work.
• Able to interact effectively with diverse service users.
• Motivated to provide holistic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic occupational therapy within a psychiatric setting.
• Evaluate and reduce risks while supporting recovery.
• Engage in the development of OT pathways.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Evidence-based assessments

Recovery-focused interventions

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Therapies suite, providing input into the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the Wigan directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

About Wigan PICU

Wigan PICU is an 8-bedded female PICU based in Atherleigh Park Hospital in Leigh. The unit has 5 wards in total: one PICU, three adult acute wards, and one older persons ward.

Role Responsibilities

The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users on the PICU, establishing levels of function, engaging in their roles, and meeting their values. The role involves evaluating and reducing risk, facilitating occupational performance to support recovery, and preparing individuals for discharge. This may include completing assessments to support housing applications or identify long-term needs requiring support from other NHS services.

You will join an established inpatient therapies team comprising occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychological therapists, activities coordinators, and AHP support staff. Your role will be based on the PICU ward but delivered from the therapies suite, integrating into the site team. Our PICU team is supportive, creative, and motivated, with a strong commitment to Occupational Therapy and practice development. Supervision and development opportunities are actively provided.

Additional Involvement

The post holder will be an active member of the Trust Network for PICU pathways, involved in developing and implementing OT pathways within this specialist service.

Candidate Profile

We seek an enthusiastic, committed, and highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, capable of providing evidence-based assessments and recovery-focused interventions. Support from the on-site therapies team and organizational level will enable you to develop and support appropriate pathways for service users.

Additional Information

All positions are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. The Trust mandates enrollment in the DBS Update Service for roles requiring a DBS, at a fee of £16 per year. We are committed to diversity and removing barriers for under-represented groups, including BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities.

If you wish to discuss the role informally or need additional support, please contact us.

Important Notices

The use of AI in application writing is monitored, and responses may be explored further during interviews. We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa; applications requiring sponsorship will be considered, subject to eligibility and role criteria. Changes to immigration rules effective from 22/07/2025 may impact eligibility.

We encourage candidates with experience outside the NHS or from diverse backgrounds to apply, as relevant experience can be considered in salary calculation.

About Us

GMMH employs over 7000 staff across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community mental health services across Greater Manchester and beyond. We offer a vibrant, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development. Our location at Atherleigh Park offers excellent transport links, nearby retail and leisure facilities, and a supportive therapies team.

Benefits

• Pay enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• FuelGenie fuel cards (where applicable)