Overview
An exciting opportunity for a full time Band 6 Occupational Therapist has arisen within the Wigan Living Team, Wigan & Bolton directorate of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).
The post holder will deliver holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users being referred into the Living Well 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 independently in their home environment. This may also include completion of occupational therapy assessments to support applications for housing or any longer term occupational therapy/rehab needs that would require support from other statutory NHS services.
Responsibilities
* To provide functional and cognitive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to support the individuals recovery
* Deal with complex physical and mental health needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate and record all interventions in line with relevant clinical pathways.
* To work with service users and their carers/family members on a 1:1 basis or in a group setting.
* To provide professional advice for junior and support staff, as well as students on placement.
* To participate in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the OT pathway within community service.
* To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on placement.
* To abide by HCPC standards, the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Qualification as an Occupational Therapist and current registration with HCPC.
* Experience in mental health, rehabilitation or related settings (as per job description).
* Ability to work independently and within an integrated multidisciplinary team; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
* All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. See NHS Employers for details.
* The Trust mandates subscription to the DBS Update Service where required (fee applies).
* We are committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups (e.g., BAME, Disabled, LGBT+).
* We are an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa where applicable.
* The Home Office changes from 22/07/2025 may impact the health and care sector; please review relevant information.
Benefits
* Pay Enhancements
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Excellent pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Wellbeing programme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
* fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
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