A vacancy has arisen for a keen and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health team. We are looking for Occupational Therapists who have existing experience as a Band 5 and are looking to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a supportive environment with a strong and clear Occupational Therapy ethos. We also welcome applicants who are already practicing at Band 6 level but are looking for something new and exciting.
You will join the Occupational Therapists within a well-established multi‑disciplinary Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), based at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre in Salford.
We welcome applicants with diverse, innovative and creative ideas, which would support the continued development of this service. We are keen to support your commitment to professional development, through 1‑1 support, peer support, local, divisional and Trust wide CPD and training.
Responsibilities
* Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults presenting with organic and functional mental health problems.
* Act as a Care Coordinator and fulfil the requirements of this role.
* Support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
* Provide support, assistance, and advice to carers of older adults with mental health problems.
* Maintain occupational therapy service standards and contribute to the development of the Trust occupational therapy service as a whole.
* Support the Senior Practitioner for Occupational Therapy in the planning, delivery, development, and evaluation of the occupational therapy service within Salford Older Adult CMHT.
* Provide an occupational therapy perspective in the area of older adult mental health to the MDT, Social Services, and other organisations.
* Contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.
* Undertake the role of Clinical Educator for occupational therapy students on fieldwork placements.
* Support and supervise other Occupational Therapists across the service.
* Act as a duty worker on a rota basis, working weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Qualifications
* Existing experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
* Band 6 experience preferred for those seeking a new opportunity.
* Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and duty on a rota basis.
About the Trust
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.
We value our people, encouraging them to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users and enjoy opportunities to learn and develop their skills.
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