Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Services.
The post is based at Copeland Unit, 15 bedded mixed sex high dependency inpatient unit situated on Salford Royal Hospital site. The post holder will be supported by a Senior Occupational Therapist and work alongside a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The post holder will work creatively to identify and support the development and delivery of both therapeutic individual and group interventions to facilitate service user recovery. The aim of interventions is to achieve service users' goals in all areas of occupation to optimise levels of independence and working towards community living
Regular supervision and support will be provided by Senior Occupational Therapist with access to the wider professional OT rehabilitation forum to share skills, CPD and access further opportunities for training and development.
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will work within a multi-professional MDT to assess and deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions that facilitate recovery, and enable service users to fulfil their optimum level of personal, social and occupational functioning. The post holder will be responsible for completing occupationally focussed assessments and planning and facilitating group sessions. This will also include identifying and developing links with other agencies to support transitions and inclusion within service users local community
To be successful in this role you will need good communication skills, be flexible, organised and highly motivated. You will need the ability to build effective working relationships and be able to demonstrate a commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory 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
Please see detailed job description and person specification for further details
To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team on the rehabilitation unit for clients with complex mental and physical health needs providing an Occupational Therapy service.
Create and maintain an environment that supports social participation, health promotion and inclusion, with access to resources and facilities required to achieve this. This will include working with other agencies.
To use evidence based Occupational Therapy and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in line with the relevant care pathway.
Specific to assessment the post holder will utilise evidence based assessment tools to establish baseline functional assessment which will determine ongoing care and treatment to enable optimal functioning.
The post holder will creatively identify and support the development and delivery of both therapeutic individual and group interventions to facilitate recovery and optimise independence.
To maintain accurate professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.
The post holder will provide line/clinical supervision for the Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The post holder will regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To be able to work flexibly including evening work as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification for further details
To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team on the rehabilitation unit for clients with complex mental and physical health needs providing an Occupational Therapy service.
Create and maintain an environment that supports social participation, health promotion and inclusion, with access to resources and facilities required to achieve this. This will include working with other agencies.
To use evidence based Occupational Therapy and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in line with the relevant care pathway.
Specific to assessment the post holder will utilise evidence based assessment tools to establish baseline functional assessment which will determine ongoing care and treatment to enable optimal functioning.
The post holder will creatively identify and support the development and delivery of both therapeutic individual and group interventions to facilitate recovery and optimise independence.
To maintain accurate professional clinical documentation in line with HCPC and RCOT standards.
The post holder will provide line/clinical supervision for the Band 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant.
The post holder will regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
To be able to work flexibly including evening work as required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience working in Mental Health Settings
- MDT Working
- OT Process in Mental Health Setting
- Planning and facilitating groups
Desirable
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Model of Human Occupation and application in Mental Health
- Knowledge and application of OT assessment and treatment planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of recovery model and social inclusion principles
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous Working and Managing Time
- Develop rapport and motivate service users
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience working in Mental Health Settings
- MDT Working
- OT Process in Mental Health Setting
- Planning and facilitating groups
Desirable
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Model of Human Occupation and application in Mental Health
- Knowledge and application of OT assessment and treatment planning
Desirable
- Knowledge of recovery model and social inclusion principles
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous Working and Managing Time
- Develop rapport and motivate service users
- Effective written and oral communication 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.
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).
