Job overview
The post holder will supported by the band 6 and band 7 occupational therapists to deliver occupational therapy to service users within the CMHT. They will be supported to achieve the all the band 6 level competencies outlined in the job description and will then be ups graded to a band 6 occupational therapist
With the support of the band 6 occupational therapist the post holder will carry out evidence based occupational and employment assessments and write up reports of a high standard, which highlight how biological sociological and psychological factors interact to create obstacles to the satisfactory participation of an individual service user in valued social roles.
With the support of the band 6 occupational therapist the post holder will make recommendations to and access support from appropriate professionals and agencies, or deliver Occupational Therapy interventions with the aim of gaining or restoring a balance of social roles for the individual.
The post holder will agree a job plan with the band 6 occupational therapist to ensure all the developmental aspects of the job description are integrated into day to day working and when agreed evaluated through evidence the post holder provides
Following achievement and demonstration of competencies required the post holder will be expected to accept a band 6 post in the community team.
Main duties of the job
With the support of the band 6 occupational therapist the post holder will carry out evidence based occupational and employment assessments and write up reports of a high standard, which highlight how biological sociological and psychological factors interact to create obstacles to the satisfactory participation of an individual service user in valued social roles.
With the support of the band 6 occupational therapist the post holder will make recommendations to and access support from appropriate professionals and agencies, or deliver Occupational Therapy interventions with the aim of gaining or restoring a balance of social roles for the individual.
The post holder will agree a job plan with the band 6 occupational therapist to ensure all the developmental aspects of the job description are integrated into day to day working and when agreed evaluated through evidence the post holder provides
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Undertake training and develop evidence based methods of communication to motivate and facilitate positive change
Train in goal setting and outcome measures for this client group
Undertake training experiences to develop skills and knowledge of evidence based interventions for the client group
Supervise students and gain other experience in supervision methods.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
1. Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
2. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
3. Excellent pension
4. Cycle to work scheme
5. Salary sacrifice car scheme
6. Wellbeing programme
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
7. Degree In Occupational Therapy
8. Registration with HPC
Desirable criteria
9. AMPS Training
10. Model of Human Occupation training
11. Care Programme Approach Training
12. Equality Diversity Awareness Training
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
14. Identifying barriers to goal achievement
15. Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
16. Supporting clients to achieve their goals
Desirable criteria
17. Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
18. Personal experience of mental health issues
19. Experience of working in a community setting
20. Experience of supervising support staff
Knowledge
Essential criteria
21. Issues of and relating to mental illness
22. Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
23. Mental health legislation
24. Reflective practice
25. Knowledge of local cultures, social diversity and an ability to work as an OT within this context
Desirable criteria
26. Standardised Assessments the assessment of Motor and process skills MOHO
27. The social Model of disability
Skills
Essential criteria
28. To use a variety of Occupational assessments
29. To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
30. To write records and reports
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.