Job summary
An opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding area of community mental health care, to be part of service and staff development, working in a small but friendly team with support from Senior Pracs on site and Senior Occupational Therapist.
Main duties of the job
Manage a defined caseload of clients in community mental health team with complex physical and mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record outcomes.
Professional advice for junior staff and support staff.
Supervise Occupational Therapy students on placement.
Abide by Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and standards for practice.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
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
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health andphysical needs, taking on the role of care co-coordinator whereappropriate for clients requiring OT intervention.
- To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients at risk of vulnerability,self-harm or risk of physical, sexual or emotional harm to others, using the STAR Risk Assessment Tool.
- To undertake specialist assessments when required in line with theMental Capacity Act 2007, The Mental Health Act and Local Authority Safeguarding Adults Procedures.
- To work with clients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part ofoverall care plan, using specialist mental health and OT assessmenttools.
- To assess the occupational performance needs of a defined clientgroup, and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions incollaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multipleneeds in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of theintervention.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a caseload of clients with complex mental health andphysical needs, taking on the role of care co-coordinator whereappropriate for clients requiring OT intervention.
- To undertake and record comprehensive risk assessments, devise and implement risk management plans for clients at risk of vulnerability,self-harm or risk of physical, sexual or emotional harm to others, using the STAR Risk Assessment Tool.
- To undertake specialist assessments when required in line with theMental Capacity Act 2007, The Mental Health Act and Local Authority Safeguarding Adults Procedures.
- To work with clients to identify Occupational Therapy goals as part ofoverall care plan, using specialist mental health and OT assessmenttools.
- To assess the occupational performance needs of a defined clientgroup, and establish and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes.
- To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions incollaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multipleneeds in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of theintervention.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in clinically orientated area
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of relationship between mental health and physical health
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in clinically orientated area
Essential
Essential
- Knowledge of relationship between mental health and physical health
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health setting
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
