Overview
At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we’re transforming inpatient mental health care - and occupational therapy is central to that change.
Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role are to take the lead in the development and management of the Occupational Therapy service across inpatient services (adults of working age and older adults), in one of the five localities within Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (PCFT) using highly specialist clinical and leadership skills developed through experience and post graduate training, ensuring quality of service and compliance with the Trust's core values, standards and regulations.
You will work in partnership with Operational and Ward managers, quality leads and other Lead Occupational Therapists to support and develop the Occupational Therapy workforce, ensuring person centred, high quality, evidence based, safe and effective OT service delivery across inpatient Mental Health Services.
Please see the job description for further details about the role and responsibilities.
Qualifications
You’ll be a HCPC-registered occupational therapist with substantial experience in mental health, bringing strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for enabling others to thrive.
You’ll be committed to delivering holistic, person-centred care, confident in evidence-based practice, and motivated to contribute to service improvement. With excellent communication and collaboration skills, you will build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
You might currently be working in another NHS trust, in the private sector, or through an agency. You may be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career, if you’re looking for safer staffing, stronger support, and meaningful opportunities to grow, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you.
Sponsor 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 roles and requirements on the government website.
Pre-Employment Checks
To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. 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 HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will be used to validate employment history and references.
Application Process
We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.
We understand that some candidates may use AI tools to help prepare their application. This is not restricted; however, any AI support should only be used to enhance your own writing and must reflect your genuine skills and experience. You will be asked to talk about your application at interview. Applications that contain false or misleading information may be removed from the recruitment process.
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.
After you apply, 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, 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.
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.
Benefits
* Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
* A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
* Work in a collaborative, values-led organisation
* Multidisciplinary working embedded in our care models
* Leadership and career development support
* Career development, including access to training and development relevant to your role
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
* Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
* Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
* Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety
Work Culture and Values
If you are kind, fair, ingenious and determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople. We’re looking for forward-thinking, experienced occupational therapists to lead and develop OT practice across our inpatient wards. You'll play a vital leadership role in shaping the future of occupational therapy within our Trust – championing holistic, person-centred care and evidence-based practice that enables meaningful lives for patients.
You’ll be a HCPC-registered occupational therapist with substantial experience in mental health, bringing strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for enabling others to thrive. You’ll be committed to delivering holistic, person-centred care, confident in evidence-based practice, and motivated to contribute to service improvement. With excellent communication and collaboration skills, you will build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
You might currently be working in another NHS trust, in the private sector, or through an agency. You may be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career, if you’re looking for safer staffing, stronger support, and meaningful opportunities to grow, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you.
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.
We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.
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