Overview
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We have an opportunity for a keen and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Adults of Working Age Specialist Community Mental Health Team in Wigan. We are looking for someone who has existing experience as a Band 5 working in mental health and are looking to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a supportive environment. We also welcome applicants who are already practicing at Band 6 level but are looking for something new and exciting.
You will join the established multi-disciplinary Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT), based at Claire House in Ince and covering the Wigan and Leigh area. You will work with a small team of Occupational Therapists and support staff, but be part of the wider team. We welcome applicants with diverse, innovative and creative ideas, which would support the continued development of this service. We are keen to support your commitment to professional development, through 1-1 support, peer support, local, divisional and Trust wide CPD and training.
The post holder will case manage a caseload of service users whose needs are around Occupational identity, performance and participation. They will provide assessment and intervention aimed at improving these areas in order for the service users to live the lives they want and need. The role may involve care co-ordination / case management and may involve duty work as the service needs dictate.
It is an exciting time to join the team as the Trust is developing its Occupational Therapy pathways in line with forward thinking Community Transformation plans, which support our professionals to practice in a way which closely aligns to their professional training and backgrounds.
You will provide active support to learners, including student and apprentice placements and support.
You will be provided with a full range of mandatory training and CPD opportunities with a particular emphasis on developing skills within the Model of Human Occupation.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Carly Davies Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist Email address: carly.davies@gmmh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01942 764411
Additional Contact
Jenny Owen - AHP lead 07920089270
We would welcome enquiries about the role and are happy to arrange an informal visit or discussion.
Responsibilities
* Case management or care co-ordination for a caseload of service users with needs around occupational identity, performance and participation
* Conduct assessments and provide interventions to improve occupational identity, performance and participation
* Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and support staff
* Contribute to ongoing development of Occupational Therapy pathways within the service
* Support learners, including student and apprentice placements
* Engage in mandatory training and CPD, with emphasis on the Model of Human Occupation
Qualifications and Skills
* Experience as a Band 5 in mental health, with willingness to develop; Band 6 applicants welcome
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and to support professional development
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning
Benefits
Full range of mandatory training and CPD opportunities
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