Job overview
To work with appropriate service/clinical/professional guidelines in the development and delivery of both group and individual clinical interventions which engage clients in therapeutic activities.
-To work with service users to identify occupational goals within a treatment session as part of the overall occupational therapy care plan.
-To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist, as required, in the delivery of Occupational Therapy programmes on an individual and group basis.
-To adopt a non-judgmental approach with patients, which is based upon respect and dignity
-To undertake occupational activity with patients that promotes recovery, is valued and undertakes to increase independence.
-To seek feedback from service users regarding their experience of OT and share feedback with the OT team to inform service design and delivery.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within the adult acute wards.
Position in Organisation: Responsible managerially and professionally to Head Occupational Therapist, Reports to Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
Scope and Authority: Under the guidance of Occupational Therapist, to be autonomous in the planning and carrying out specified group activities.
Working for our organisation
Norbury Ward is a female acute ward situated at Stepping Hill Hospital.
The ward provides assessment, treatment and support to service users within the Pennine Care footprint, who maybe experiencing mental health illness.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* NVQ 3 or City and Guilds or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working in direct contact with patients, service users, public etc.
* Experience of working with people living with Mental Illness.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of a mental health environment/ hospital/healthcare environment
* Experience of group work
* Experience of behaviours that challenge
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding of the issues associated with people living with severe and enduring Mental Illness.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Interest and ability in a variety of activities and creative media
* Good written/verbal communication skills
* Organisational skills
* Team worker
* Ability to motivate others
* Able to work to own initiative without continuous supervision, seeking advice from others as necessary
* Flexible and adaptable
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work with clients with challenging behaviors
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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.
đź“Ł 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 vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.