Senior Occupational Therapist – Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
We have an opportunity for a keen and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Adults of Working Age Specialist Community Mental Health Team in Wigan. We are looking for someone with existing experience as a Band 5 working in mental health and are seeking to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a supportive environment. We also welcome applicants who are already practising at Band 6 level but are looking for something new and exciting.
You will join the established multi-disciplinary Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT), based at Claire House in Ince and covering the Wigan and Leigh area. You will work with a small team of Occupational Therapists and support staff, and be part of the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
* Case manage a caseload of service users whose needs are around occupational identity, performance and participation.
* Provide assessment and intervention aimed at improving these areas to enable service users to live the lives they want and need.
* May involve care coordination, case management and duty work as the service needs dictate.
* Provide active support to learners, including student and apprentice placements and support.
* Participate in mandatory training and CPD opportunities, with emphasis on the Model of Human Occupation.
Professional Development
We are keen to support your commitment to professional development through 1‑1 support, peer support, local, divisional and Trust wide CPD and training.
Interview Details
Please note that interviews will be face to face for this vacancy.
Contact
Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist: Carly Davies, carly.davies@gmmh.nhs.uk, 01942 764411
Lead AHP: Jenny Owen, 07920089270
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