Specialist Occupational Therapist

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 clients who 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.

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 settings
• 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

Location: Manchester
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Apply through our website. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.