Senior Occupational Therapist – Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Part‑time (30 hours per week) Band 6 Occupational Therapist position within the Early Intervention Service in the Trafford directorate.
The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users, 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 individuals to live and thrive within their community. This may also include completion of occupational therapy assessments to support applications for housing and/or support packages.
The post holder will also act as care coordinator for a defined group of service users.
Responsibilities
* Manage a defined caseload within the Early Intervention Service, using evidence‑based and client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions and maintain accurate records in line with clinical pathways and operational procedures.
* Provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for a designated caseload of service users following clinical pathways.
* Support and supervise the IPS employment worker.
* Provide professional advice and consultation to other members of the MDT, junior staff, and support staff.
* Supervise Occupational Therapy students on placements.
* Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Early Intervention and OT Service, holding responsibility for designated projects.
* Abide by the RCOT and HCPC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community‑based mental health care for the Greater Manchester area. Residents enjoy a vibrant community and a supportive workplace that encourages learning, skill development, and innovation.
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