Job summary
You will work as a band 6 Occupational Therapist on our inpatient female later life ward providing holistic recovery-based interventions that are evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate and record in line with the relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia).
You will be managing a defined caseload of patients within the team and will receive peer support by our Band 6 Occupational Therapist based in our inpatient male later life ward. We would support you to utilise and develop your skills and experience in later life service to achieve great things with helping our clients.
You will be supported by the Later Life Leadership Team and have monthly and adhoc clinical supervision by our Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Later Life Division. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend and engage in our Band 6 Occupational Therapy peer monthly meetings and attend continue Professional Development and training to meet your needs to fulfil your role.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a defined caseload of clients of any age within the designated Inpatient Ward with complex physical and mental health needs 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 or dementia) 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 inpatient 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.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
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 full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
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
Important Information about working for GMMH:All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job application.The assessment of an application is made on its entirety and most times AI-generated content does not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job one applies for thus producing inaccurate and misleading information, especially in the supporting statement section of an application that can lack real life examples of ones achievements, success and challenges.
We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.
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
Important Information about working for GMMH:All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, wed love to hear from you.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when writing job applications
A candidate may utilise the help of AI when writing job application.The assessment of an application is made on its entirety and most times AI-generated content does not fully grasp the context and requirements of the job one applies for thus producing inaccurate and misleading information, especially in the supporting statement section of an application that can lack real life examples of ones achievements, success and challenges.
We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.
Person Specification
Professional qualification
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)
Continuing professional development
Essential
- Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training/learning relevant to mental health
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience as an OT, 6 months of which in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of advising and supporting junior staff and/or students
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy in mental health
- Understanding the management of a range of mental health symptoms and behaviour
- Understanding of team dynamics and awareness of how to be a pro-active team member
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the processing of complex and sensitive information
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and recognise when to delegate
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Supervisory skills
Desirable
- experience ' Post registration in the relevant mental health clinical setting
Person Specification
Professional qualification
Essential
- Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)
Continuing professional development
Essential
- Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration training/learning relevant to mental health
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience as an OT, 6 months of which in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of advising and supporting junior staff and/or students
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy in mental health
- Understanding the management of a range of mental health symptoms and behaviour
- Understanding of team dynamics and awareness of how to be a pro-active team member
- Effective written and oral communication skills, including the processing of complex and sensitive information
- Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and recognise when to delegate
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Supervisory skills
Desirable
- experience ' Post registration in the relevant mental health clinical 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).
