Job overview
Job Summary
To provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and review of service users under the early intervention team.
You will be expected to use your own initiative and clinical skills to plan and carry out treatment, run treatment groups and to contribute to the MDT management and treatment of our service users.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties &Responsibilities
* To carry out appropriate OT assessment and treatment of allocated patients.
* To plan, conduct and participate in various treatment sessions in response to assessment and need.
* To provide clinical and other support to multidisciplinary team.
* To carry out 1:1 and group sessions.
* To work in close liaison with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of patients allocated to you.
* To provide in-service training.
* To develop and maintain community links to increase social inclusion and community integration.
* To maintain strict confidentiality regarding any information concerning patients.
* To establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, their relations and friends and to support and promote patients’ rights and identity.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The core purpose of this role is to work within the Early Intervention Team to embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the service within the framework of Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), in collaboration with the wider MDT staff and work towards a recovery focused ethos. The post holder will function as part of the MDT to deliver the Interventions required to support individuals through the early intervention service pathway and equip them with the skills and confidence to enable a safe discharge from the service. This role could also involve crisis work, all aspects of the role will be brief and time limited, but will aim to retain an occupational focus. The post holder will be highly skilled and competent in conducting OT assessments developing outcome based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence based outcome measures. The post holder will provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
* Registered with HCPC
* Short courses and experience to post graduate diploma level.
* Willingness to undertake further training relevant to management, leadership and practitioner roles resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of post qualification academic achievement in the relevant area for this post.
* Degree level qualification
* Training in MOHO
Experience
Essential criteria
* Substantial post registration experience working in a mental health service.
* Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health needs
* Experience of MDT working
* Experience of working with people in crisis
Desirable criteria
* Experience of managing or participating in change
* Leadership experience
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Experience of supervision
* Crisis Team / HTT experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care.
* Sound understanding of current local and national policies in relation to Mental Health including the Mental Health Act, Risk Assessment and Management processes and CPA processes
* Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes
* Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on an individual’s wellbeing and occupational functioning
* Comprehensive knowledge of broad range of interventions required to support individuals with severe and complex mental health needs
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of MOHO and its’ assessment tools.
* Knowledge of the occupational context of community mental health services and its’ application to assessment and treatment
* Knowledge of Star Recovery Tool
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
* Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment using MOHO
* Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions on both an individual and group basis
* Ability to supervise junior staff / students
* Effective time management
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard.
* Ability to communicate with and develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals
* Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour.
* Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users.
* Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate.
* Computer literacy.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Desirable criteria
* Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams
* Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided.
📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
We understand that some candidates may use AI tools to help prepare their application. This is not restricted, however, any AI support should only be used to enhance your own writing and must reflect your genuine skills and experience. You will be asked to talk about your application at interview. Applications that contain false or misleading information may be removed from the recruitment process.
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🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.