Senior Occupational Therapist

You will work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist on our inpatient male later life ward providing holistic recovery-based interventions that are evidence-based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and record in line with the relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia).

You will be managing a defined caseload of patients within the team and will receive peer support from our Band 6 Occupational Therapist based in our inpatient male later life ward. We would support you to utilise and develop your skills and experience in later life service to achieve great things in helping our clients.

You will be supported by the Later Life Leadership Team and have monthly and ad-hoc clinical supervision by our Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Later Life Division. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend and engage in our Band 6 Occupational Therapy peer monthly meetings and participate in continued Professional Development and training to meet your needs to fulfil your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage a defined caseload of clients of any age within the designated Inpatient Ward with complex physical and mental health needs using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate interventions, and record all interventions, in line with the relevant clinical pathway (functional or dementia) as outlined within the operational procedure.
• To provide professional advice for junior staff and support staff.
• To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the inpatient service with the designated team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
• To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.

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, along with 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, 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.