Job summary This full time post (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) is primarily based within the adolescent inpatient units at Prestwich Hospital (Junction 17 and Gardener Unit) although there is an expectation the post holder will contribute directly into other services within CAMHS if required. Junction 17 is a mixed adolescent acute unit (15 beds). The Gardener Unit is a medium secure unit for adolescent males (10 beds). Both units are currently accredited with QNIC and received outstanding for caring domain from the CQC. The post holder will join an experienced and welcoming Multi-Disciplinary Team, including Psychiatrists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers and be part of a specialist occupational therapy service, made up of Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Activity Coordinators. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to: Manage a defined caseload using evidence based /client centred principles Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions Abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice, and the Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards for registration and ensure compliance of others. Develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Continuing Professional Development planning process to meet the competency framework To work within CAMHS inpatient mental health setting including secure hospital setting, providing a service to patients who are deemed to have acute, complex and challenging needs To engage in the AHP preceptorship program if not already completed About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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. 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. Details Date posted 01 December 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-7627441 Job locations Junction 17 CAMHS Prestwich M25 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits 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) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits 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) Person Specification Professional registration Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Desirable About to complete Degree in Occupational Therapy Essential for the service Essential Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a mental health setting Desirable Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people Previous experience of working with young people Previous experience of working within mental health Person Specification Professional registration Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Desirable About to complete Degree in Occupational Therapy Essential for the service Essential Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a mental health setting Desirable Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people Previous experience of working with young people Previous experience of working within mental health Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Junction 17 CAMHS Prestwich M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Junction 17 CAMHS Prestwich M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)