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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Blue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Professional registration
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* About to complete Degree in Occupational Therapy
Essential for the service
* Understanding of the role of occupational therapy within a mental health setting
* 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.
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