An exciting opportunity for a part time (30 hours per week) Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Early Intervention Service in the Trafford directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users under Trafford Early Intervention Service, establishing levels of function, identifying and engagement in their roles and meeting their values, evaluating and reducing risk and facilitating occupational performance to support recovery and enable the individual 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 have the role of care coordinator for a defined group of service users.
Responsibilities
* To 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.
* To have a designated caseload of service users with OT needs and provide OT assessments and interventions 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.
* Regularly 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 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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. 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.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Nov 2025.
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