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Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours) Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Adult Inpatient Service in the Trafford directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users admitted on to the older adult’s wards of the Moorside Inpatient Unit. Establishing levels of function, evaluating and reducing risk and facilitating occupational performance to support recovery and enable discharge. 

We are looking for skilled and dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our fully integrated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate be an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, providing evidence based clinical assessments and recovery focused interventions including individual and group work. 

You will be welcomed into a supportive, creative and motivated multidisciplinary team that has a strong respect for and commitment to Occupational Therapy and practice development.  Professional, clinical and managerial supervision is actively provided and development opportunities reflective of your professional development plan. There are regular Occupational Therapy Continued Professional Development Days and opportunities to actively contribute to and influence the development of the Occupational Therapy and Inpatient services.

Main duties of the job

v  To manage daily a caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and social care needs, using client centred and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance.

v  To be responsible for the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy services within the in-patient unit, in conjunction with the Professional Lead – AHP, taking responsibility for specific development projects as required.

v  To participate in the operational systems and the development of the in –patient unit.

v  To provide leadership for junior AHP staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal.

v  To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust AHP service.

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

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.