Job summary
We have a very exciting new opportunities to recruit to a B7 Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist development post at Early Intervention Team . We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic OT to join our fantastic Community Services Team within the Salford division.
Occupational Therapy is a fundamental part of the recovery focused work the specialist mental health team model is proving. You will therefore be involved in the community transformation which is happening at present in community mental health.
You will be one of two Senior Practitioner OT's providing senior leadership to the Early Intervention Team to OTs based at two other CMHTs, EIT and Living Well Service. As we move towards community transformation. You will be involved in developing the physical health and CERT pathways.
Regular clinical supervision from the professional Lead for Occupational Therapy will be offered and encouraged and there is also the opportunity to attend and engage in regular bi-monthly Allied Health Professionals CPD meetings.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical and professional leadership, supervision, support and consultation to designated occupational therapy staff and MDT staff in the Early Intervention team, in line with relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia) as outlined within the EIT/ CMHT operational procedure.
- To support the Directorate Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy, in the operational and strategic development of the occupation therapy service. You will be offered protected time to complete the specific Occupational Therapy leadership and operational tasks of the role.
- To be involved in developing OT pathways for Community Teams.
- To be involved in developing pathways and procedures for the Support Workers, and Community Engagement and Recovery Team workers.
- To maintain own clinical and professional competence through designated reduced number of client pure OT caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions, in line with relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia) as outlined within the CMHT operational procedure.
- To provide Leadership support as a senior OT within the team
- To be involved in developing a range of recovery focused workshops which can be delivered with the CMHT,EIT & Living well.
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
See attached detailed job description and person specification
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
- Degree or Masters in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified OT in a CMHT/EIT
- Detailed knowledge of best practice, legislation, governance and risk management relevant to post
- Specialist knowledge and application of OT models, assessment and interventions relevant to client group.
- Knowledge and application of standardised mental health assessments, outcome measures and specialist tools
- Experience of managing a complex caseload
Leadership
Essential
- Leadership experience
- Experience providing supervision
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
Early Intervention Team
7 Wesley Street
Salford
M27 6AD