Job summary
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Full-time band 6 Occupational therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIIP) Service, working with young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
The team pride themselves on support for each other. We have an established commitment to staff well-being in the team that we enact through flexible working patterns, supportive supervision and ongoing continuing professional development.
The post holder will be based in Sale, Trafford and see people throughout the borough, an attractive leafy suburb with good public transport links and cycling routes.
We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who aim to provide a values and evidence-based, NICE concordant package of care to our clients.
We seek actively to engage, assess, intervene and support people in their recovery and work with them for up to three years.
We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in working with this client group and their families within the EIIP model. The postholder will be involved in assessment of clients referred to the team, will engage in multi-disciplinary discussions and the delivery of a nice concordant care package to support recovery. Close working with MDT colleagues is required and consultation will be offered to help support their work with their clients.
Main duties of the job
The post will have a split role. A number of care coordination cases, OT assessments to support funding applications for housing and support packages as required and delivery of IPS interventionwithin the team, which will involve supervision of IPS worker and STR worker.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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 defined caseload of clients within the Early Intervention Service, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions, and in line with relevant clinical pathway ( functional ) as outlined within the operational procedure.
To provide professional advice for junior staff and support staff.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the service with the designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
To participate in the duty assessment rota operated by the Community Mental Health Team.
To have a designated caseload of service users with Primary OT needs.
To take the lead on employment and vocational interventions and networking with local organisations/employers.
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a defined caseload of clients within the Early Intervention Service, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions, and in line with relevant clinical pathway ( functional ) as outlined within the operational procedure.
To provide professional advice for junior staff and support staff.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the service with the designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
To participate in the duty assessment rota operated by the Community Mental Health Team.
To have a designated caseload of service users with Primary OT needs.
To take the lead on employment and vocational interventions and networking with local organisations/employers.
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 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
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education /Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Post registration training relevant to mental health
- Documented evidence of post graduate CPD as per COT guidelines to meet HPC registration requirements,
- Post registration experience as a senior Occupational Therapist, including experience
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in Psychological therapies/psychosocial interventions.
- IPS training
- Significant experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management.
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Best Interest procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of current best practise in OT in mental health.
Desirable
- Training & presentation skills
Person Specification
Education /Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Post registration training relevant to mental health
- Documented evidence of post graduate CPD as per COT guidelines to meet HPC registration requirements,
- Post registration experience as a senior Occupational Therapist, including experience
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in Psychological therapies/psychosocial interventions.
- IPS training
- Significant experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management.
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding and Best Interest procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of current best practise in OT in mental health.
Desirable
- Training & presentation 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).
