We have a vacancy for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist at Parklands House Oak and Aspen wards. We are looking for somebody who has relevant experience in the OT profession who can help guide the team.
We are an adult, working age mental health unit with two 22 bed wards for males and females in the Oldham area.
The successful applicant will be working with an existing team consisting of 1 Band 6 OT, 1 QAP and 4 OTA's.
Responsibilities
* To identify and assess Occupational Therapy need and plan therapeutic interventions using the Model of Human Occupation
* To be responsible for prioritising own work load using screening tool and to delegate work to QAP/OTA's as required.
* To work within the multidisciplinary team on each of the wards.
* To liaise, plan and co-ordinate with other professional agencies, including CMHT, Housing, Third sector agencies to ensure continuity of care and quality service.
* To participate in ward rounds, discharge planning meetings, care plan reviews, Best Interest meetings, and informal discussions concerning patients.
* To be responsible for writing accurate and concise clinical reports using Model of Human Occupation outcome measures and to ensure up to date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
* To comply with HCPC Occupational Therapists standards of proficiency.
About Us
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 are proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we are a great place to work.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you should demonstrate you possess by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity of being shortlisted.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Nov 2025
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