Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered occupational therapist to work in a new community mental health service in Wigan called Living Well (LW). The Wigan Borough Living Well Service enables timely access to mental health services when people need it most and provides support for people who might not traditionally meet the threshold or criteria of existing mental health services. The team is multidisciplinary and includes VCFSE organizations and several peer mentor roles.
The Wigan Borough Living Well Service is compassionately led, trauma informed, and recovery focused. Living Well has co-produced key values and principles that all team members share. As a result, our model is humanistic and person-centred. Our core values are based on creating open, honest, safe spaces and conversations where all people's strengths are valued.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will carry out evidence based occupational therapy assessments and write up reports to a high standard, which highlight how biological, sociological, and psychological factors interact to create obstacles to the satisfactory participation of an individual person in valued occupational and social roles. You will develop shared plans and make recommendations to/access support from appropriate professionals and agencies or deliver occupational therapy interventions with the aim of gaining or restoring a balance of meaningful roles for the individual. You will undertake initial conversation / assessments of people as part of the LW duty system in accordance with agreed operational procedures.
You will be supported by members of the leadership team including team managers, an operational programme manager and clinical lead. You will also be supported by the Divisional lead occupational therapist who will provide clinical supervision. CPD opportunities are available and personal interests/skills will be supported to develop and grow.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- Practice Placement Educators qualification or commitment to complete this within 1 year of appointment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of completing OT assessments/formulations, and evidence-based interventions in a mental health setting.
- Experience of using a variety of occupational/vocational assessments
- Experience of mental health risk assessments and management plans
- Experience of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health services.
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of supervising students
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of social inclusion and recovery models
- Knowledge of evidence based OT assessments/interventions in mental health
- Knowledge of the MH needs of people who use community services
- Knowledge of local cultures and diversity and ability to work as OT in this context
- Knowledge of self-reflection and ability to organise own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of standardised assessments e.g., MOHO
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- To develop case formulation following OT assessments
- To plan evidence based OT interventions
- To write clear and concise OT reports
Desirable
- Provide support and consultation regarding OT to others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- Practice Placement Educators qualification or commitment to complete this within 1 year of appointment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of completing OT assessments/formulations, and evidence-based interventions in a mental health setting.
- Experience of using a variety of occupational/vocational assessments
- Experience of mental health risk assessments and management plans
- Experience of continuing CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working in community mental health services.
- Experience of delivering training
- Experience of supervising students
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of social inclusion and recovery models
- Knowledge of evidence based OT assessments/interventions in mental health
- Knowledge of the MH needs of people who use community services
- Knowledge of local cultures and diversity and ability to work as OT in this context
- Knowledge of self-reflection and ability to organise own workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of standardised assessments e.g., MOHO
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- To develop case formulation following OT assessments
- To plan evidence based OT interventions
- To write clear and concise OT reports
Desirable
- Provide support and consultation regarding OT to others
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).
