Senior Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Home-Based

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Intensive Support Team (MHIST) in Macclesfield. You will deliver specialist OT assessment and interventions for patients with complex mental health needs, working closely with the MDT to promote recovery and independence.

The role emphasises risk management, adaptive care planning and clear communication to prevent crises and support community living.

Qualifications

• Senior OT with experience in mental health and community settings.
• Ability to work with a MDT to deliver recovery-focused care.
• Strong risk management and adaptive care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for patients with complex mental health needs.
• Work intensively with a small cohort of patients to support recovery and independence.
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure needs-led, high-quality care and effective planning.

Skills

Risk management

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Care planning

Recovery focus

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Mental Health Intensive Support Team (MHIST) in Macclesfield. You will deliver specialist OT assessment and interventions for patients with complex mental health needs, working closely with the MDT to promote recovery and independence.

The role emphasises risk management, adaptive care planning and clear communication to prevent crises and support community living.