Job Summary
An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in the South Manchester directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users being cared for on the PICU, establishing levels of function, identifying and engaging in their roles and meeting their values, evaluating and reducing risk and facilitating occupational performance to support recovery and enable the individual to prepare for discharge from PICU/hospital. This may also include completion of occupational therapy assessments to support applications for housing or alternative hospital settings and to identify any longer term occupational therapy/rehab needs that would require support from other statutory NHS services.
Main Duties
* To provide functional and cognitive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to support the recovery of service users in the PICU.
* Deal with complex physical and mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate and record all interventions in line with relevant clinical pathways.
* To work with service users and their carers/family members on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting.
* To provide professional advice for junior and support staff, as well as students on placement.
* To participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the OT pathway within PICU.
* To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on placement.
* To abide by HCPC standards, the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
About Us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.
Details
Posted: 11 March 2026
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 437-7687971-A
Location: Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LT
Benefits
* Pay Enhancements
* 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 / Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Post registration training relevant to mental health
* Registration with HCPC
Desirable
* Post registration qualification in a clinically orientated area
* Leadership or management qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrate significant post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist, including experience of working in mental health.
* Experience of supervising others
Desirable
* Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
* Experience of working with clients with a range of physical health problems, including provision of equipment and minor aids.
Knowledge
Essential
* Comprehensive 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
* Supervisory/ Appraisal skills
* Detailed knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management.
Desirable
* Training and presentation skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Laureate House, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M23 9LT
Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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