About this role
Job summary
This Band 6 Occupational Therapist role offers the opportunity to work across multiple multidisciplinary teams rather than holding a traditional ward-based caseload. The post holder will work within the Occupational Therapy department across two secure units and provide specialist input wherever clinical need is greatest, supporting assessments, interventions, service development,and recovery-focused initiatives. The role is ideal for an experienced OT who enjoys variety, collaborative working and influencing practice across a wider service
The role promotes recovery, engagement, meaningful occupation, and social inclusion for service users, ensuring occupational therapy principles are embedded throughout the wider MDT approach.
Main duties of the job
Provide Occupational therapy assessment and intervention to clientswho have been identified as a priority for OT input.
To provide clinical and professional leadership for junior staff within the service and be a positive role model.
To deliver a range of individual and / or group interventions drawn from relevant frames of reference, demonstrating sophisticated clinical reasoning skills.
The post holder will provide regular fieldwork opportunities for occupational therapy undergraduates and contribute to the learning of other team members or students from other disciplines.
They will have responsibilities for mentoring, coaching and/or developing others and supervise junior practitioners and support staff, delegating work to add to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team.
The postholder will be required to work autonomously with service users for extended periods within community settings as part of their rehabilitation programme. This aspect of the role involves regular activities that demand sustained physical effort and an appropriate level of physical stamina.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years (pro rata)
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate training/learning relevant to clinical field
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using MOHO model of practice
- Experience of educating students
- Post registration experience of working in a mental health setting
Desirable
- Post registration experience of working in a broad range of mental health setings
- Experience of leading on delegated projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of current best Occupational Therapy practice in mental health including models, assessments and interventions in clinical practice.
- Knowledge of the occupational needs of patients detained within secure services.
- Knowledge of risk within this setting and its impact on clinical decision making when devising occupational therapy treatment plans.
Desirable
- Knowledge of trauma informed care.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Applying the principles of Recovery and the promoting service user and carer involvement
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise the performance of others
- Training and presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Riverside Centre and Lowry Unit, Prestwich Hospital
Bury New Road
Manchester
M253BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)