Occupational Therapist
7 months ago
Job overview
The post holder will act as an Occupational therapist for the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team. They will carry out evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and write reports of a high standard, which highlight how biological, sociological and psychological factors interact to create barriers to the satisfactory participation of an individual service user in their valued life roles. They will define and deliver therapeutic intervention plans (including occupational recovery groups) and recommendations aimed at improving participation and recovery in life roles.
Main duties of the job
To manage a defined caseload of service users within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, with complex mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate OT interventions. The post holder will receive supervision and support from the team manager, senior practitioners and from the senior practitioner for Older Adult Occupational therapy in their assessment, analysis, case formulation and treatment planning To provide OT professional advice for MDT staff, junior OT staff and support staff. To provide supervision to junior OT and support staff. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the OT service within the older adult CMHT, holding responsibility for defined projects. To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement. To abide by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice. From the occupational case formulation, the post holder will make recommendations to and access support from appropriate professionals and agencies or deliver Occupational Therapy interventions with the aim of gaining or restoring a balance of occupational and/or life roles for the individual. To participate in the duty assessment and weekend cover rotas operated by the Community Mental Health Team on a pro rata basis.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Role requirement
Essential criteria
Experience working in Mental Health
Desirable criteria
Experience working with Older Adults
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Previous experience working in a mental health setting Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable criteria
Experience using the MOHOST Experience of working with older adultsApplicants 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.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click .
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.
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