Occupational Therapist Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the North Manchester Adult Mental Community Teams for an experienced Occupational therapists looking for their next exciting post. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) to work in a multidisciplinary team that is developing innovative ways of delivering interventions to this often disadvantaged client group. It will enable you to make a significant difference to people experiencing mental health difficulties. Many of our clients may also have comorbid physical health, dual diagnosis or cognitive difficulties and require tailored, person-centred interventions based on their needs.

As the OT lead over both North teams, you'll work collaboratively with other team members, as well as liaison with wider community services, health, Social Care and the voluntary sector. It is a diverse role, where you'll provide specialist OT assessment and intervention to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. You will also be responsible for developing the OT role within the team, provide consultation and training, take a lead on appropriate service development projects and provide supervision to junior members of the team.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role, it's vital that you are a HCPC registered OT with a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy. You should also have evidence of continuing professional development through relevant post-graduate, specialist training courses; and substantial post qualification clinical experience of working with older adults. Plus, clinical experience in a range of settings including home and community. Experience of supervision and clinical leadership is also desirable in addition to training in psychological ways of working such as CBT or Mindfulness based approaches.

You'll need to be flexible, motivated and reliable with excellent planning and organisational skills. You should also have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and be willing to embrace new ways of working. It's also important that you can recognise people's right to privacy and dignity - treating every person with respect

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 120 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North East and North West

Central Park, Northampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North East and North West

Central Park, Northampton Road

Manchester

M40 5BP

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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