Occupational therapist
Job overview
The postholder will be based in a 15 bedded, mixed sex mental health level 2 rehabilitation ward. You will work under the supervision of a Band 6 OT with the support of an OT assistant.
You will be responsible for completing Occupational therapy assessments, collaboratively developing Occupational formulation and rehabilitation goals. You will implement rehabilitation interventions on a 1:1 and group basis and work within the wider MDT to ensure a comprehensive recovery focused approach is being provided.You will work with service users in a mixture of settings including ward, community venues and home.
You will be responsible for the line management and clinical supervision of the Occupational therapy assistant.
The ward links in with the wider rehabilitation division which incorporates step down pathway for the service user to open or community rehabilitation so you will be have the opportunity to liaise and work with other rehab OTs and members of the MDT
Newly qualified staff will be part of the preceptorship programme to support the transition from university to practice.
You will have access to well established peer supervision and 1:1 supervision provision. You will have access to professional forum to support learning and CPD opportunities.
You will receive a yearly appraisal and be supported in your development including internal and external training.
There is a possible potential for involvement in Trust wide B5 rotation.
Main duties of the job
To complete comprehensive Occupational therapy assessments using the Model of Human Occupation.
To collaboratively develop service user occupational formulation.
To collaboratively develop service user goals.
To devise and implement a treatment plan to work towards goals identified.
To continuously evaluate and adapt treatment plan accordingly.
To provide evidence based 1:1 and group interventions.
To work within the MDT to ensure a team approach to support service user to achieve goals in the least restrictive setting.
To identify service user functional level and make recommendations regarding ongoing rehabilitation goals and/or support needs to ensure timely, sustainable discharge.
To provide line management and clinical supervision to OTA.
To actively participate in clinical supervision
To actively participate in providing and receiving training.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits- Pay Enhancements:
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
Essential criteria- Diploma/degree in Occuaptional therapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential criteria- Relevant and range of clinical experience working in mental health settings either on placement or within employment
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process in a mental health setting
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of planning and facilitating a range of 1:1 and group interventions
- Clinical experience within mental health rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working with partnership agencies including statutory and third sector.
- Experience of supervising other staff members or OT students
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of Model of Human Occupation and its application within mental health settings
- Knowledge and application of OT assessment, treatment planning, delivery and evaluation in a mental health setting.
- Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can impact on service user functioning and recovery.
- Basic knowledge of mental health act, other relevant legislation and current mental health issues.
- Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of risk and risk management.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to work autonomously, set own prioritises and manage time effectively.
- Ability to establish rapport and motivate service users whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries.
- Effective written and oral communication skills including ability to write and produce detailed assessments and reports.
- Able to report back at professional meetings service user outcomes and progress.
- Supervise and manage junior staff.
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, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.
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Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**