Senior Occupational Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Manchester is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to manage a caseload in an inpatient female later life ward. You will provide holistic, evidence-based interventions and work closely with a supportive team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and supervision, ensuring you can thrive in your practice. Additionally, you will be involved in the planning and evaluation of service delivery, making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits

30% pay enhancement for evenings and weekends

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness programs

Blue Light Card Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing patients with complex physical and mental health needs.
• Ability to work in a team and provide professional guidance.
• Familiarity with the College of Occupational Therapy standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of clients within the inpatient ward.
• Provide professional advice for junior staff.
• Participate in the evaluation of the inpatient service.

Skills

Holistic recovery-based interventions

Evidence-based principles

Client-centered assessment

Management of caseloads

Supervision of staff

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

You will work as a band 6 Occupational Therapist on our inpatient female later life ward providing holistic recovery-based interventions that are evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate and record in line with the relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia).

You will be managing a defined caseload of patients within the team and will receive peer support by our Band 6 Occupational Therapist based in our inpatient male later life ward. We would support you to utilise and develop your skills and experience in later life service to achieve great things with helping our clients.

You will be supported by the Later Life Leadership Team and have monthly and adhoc clinical supervision by our Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Later Life Division. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend and engage in our Band 6 Occupational Therapy peer monthly meetings and attend continue Professional Development and training to meet your needs to fulfil your role.
• To manage a defined caseload of clients of any age within the designated Inpatient Ward with complex physical and mental health needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions, and in line with relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia) as outlined within the operational procedure.
• To provide professional advice for junior staff and support staff.
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the inpatient service with the designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
• To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000 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.



Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.

Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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
• Blue Light Card Discounts

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers websitewww.nhsemployers.org

The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

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This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025