Job summary
South Mersey CMHT are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to join our busy Community Mental Health Team. This is a split post with 50% responsibility for care coordination and 50% for occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
This post will be supported by the Band 7 Occupational Therapy lead and Operational manager for the team.
We promote personal development through local training or the range of CPD activities offered within the trust and local HEIs.
Main duties of the job
Accept and screen referrals to the recovery pathway and allocate as appropriate. Provide support supervision and guidance as necessary in relation to cases allocated to recovery team members Be aware of and practice within the relevant legislative clinical guidelines issued by local and national statutory bodies and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
Actively access and evaluate ongoing up to date Occupational therapy evidence based research to underpin, develop and inform clinical practice.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
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
Please see attached job description and person specification
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
Essential
- Degree In Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HPC
Desirable
- AMPS Training
- Model of Human Occupation training
- Care Programme Approach Training
- Equality Diversity Awareness Training
Experience
Essential
- Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
- Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
- Supporting clients to achieve their goals
Desirable
- Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
- Personal experience of mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of supervising support staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Issues of and relating to mental illness
- Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
- Mental health legislation
- Reflective practice
- Knowledge of local cultures, social diversity and an ability to work as an OT within this context
Desirable
- Standardised Assessments e.g. the assessment of Motor and process skills MOHO
- The social Model of disability
Skills
Essential
- To use a variety of Occupational assessments
- To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
- To write records and reports
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree In Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HPC
Desirable
- AMPS Training
- Model of Human Occupation training
- Care Programme Approach Training
- Equality Diversity Awareness Training
Experience
Essential
- Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
- Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
- Supporting clients to achieve their goals
Desirable
- Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
- Personal experience of mental health issues
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of supervising support staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Issues of and relating to mental illness
- Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
- Mental health legislation
- Reflective practice
- Knowledge of local cultures, social diversity and an ability to work as an OT within this context
Desirable
- Standardised Assessments e.g. the assessment of Motor and process skills MOHO
- The social Model of disability
Skills
Essential
- To use a variety of Occupational assessments
- To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
- To write records and reports
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).
