Senior Occupational Therapist/Care Co-ordinator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

The Adult CMHT in Bolton are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist who has experience of working within mental health services.

The applicant will hold a caseload of OT specific and some care co-ordination cases.

The applicant will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure excellent standards of mental health and person centred care are achieved.

Main duties of the job

Occupational therapy assessment, formulation and planning.

Care co-ordination and risk management of a range of complex cases.

Duty cover and weekend working on a rota basis.

Multi-disciplinary team working.

Arranging care packages as required as part of the care co-ordination role in accordance with The Care Act.

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.

Date posted

17 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4398506-E

Job locations

Barnett House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

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
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

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
  • Blue Light Card Discounts

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and set priorities in a demanding service environment

Desirable

  • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • additional qualifications relevant to role

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a CMHT

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • A willingness to undertake the role and duties of care co-ordination within the OT role

Desirable

  • Experience of care co-ordination work alongside occupational therapy work

Other requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to work on duty and weekend work on a rota basis

Other Requirements

Essential

  • A willingness to support planning, development and evaluation of the OT service

Desirable

  • experience of developing and running groups
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work autonomously and set priorities in a demanding service environment

Desirable

  • Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • additional qualifications relevant to role

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a CMHT

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • A willingness to undertake the role and duties of care co-ordination within the OT role

Desirable

  • Experience of care co-ordination work alongside occupational therapy work

Other requirements

Essential

  • Willingness to work on duty and weekend work on a rota basis

Other Requirements

Essential

  • A willingness to support planning, development and evaluation of the OT service

Desirable

  • experience of developing and running groups

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).

Additional information

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 NHSFT

Address

Barnett House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Barnett House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Jennifer Sumner

jennifer.sumner@gmmh.nhs.uk

01204483000

Date posted

17 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4398506-E

Job locations

Barnett House

Weston Street

Bolton

BL3 2RR


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