This post will be primarily based on the Eagleton ward, which is a 19 bedded male acute ward, and the post holder will also be part of the Occupational Therapy department working with adult acute inpatients across Meadowbrook.

You will be working with adult inpatients who may have complex psychological and/or physical needs, and therefore relevant experience will be important.

The work will include assessment of mental state and overall function through observations of participation in both group and individual ward based therapeutic activities, interviews, and more in depth functional assessments when required.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and may be required to liaise with various discharge agencies.

The post will entail the supervision of more junior staff and students.

You will also be involved in service development. You will receive regular supervision and annual appraisal.

Main duties of the job

• To manage complex needs of a male acute ward caseload using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
• To contribute to a rapid multi disciplinary assessment of mental state and function.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
• To provide leadership for junior and support staff as delegated by supervisor.
• 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.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the O.T. services with the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums

About us

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working on a male acute ward, utilising an eclectic therapeutic approach in the assessment, treatment and discharge of acutely ill patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements:

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

Time plus 47%

Time plus 94%

2

Time plus 41%

Time plus 83%

3

Time plus 35%

Time plus 69%

4 9

Time plus 30%

Time plus 60%

• 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 qualification

Essential

• Degree or diploma in occupational therapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)

Continuing professional development

Essential

• Current Fieldwork Educator qualification within 12 months of appointment (APPLE)

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration training/learning relevant to mental health

Experience

Essential

• post registration experience as an with mental health experience

Desirable

• Experience of advising and supporting junior staff and/or students

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy in mental health
• Understanding the management of a range of mental health symptoms and behaviour
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
• Understanding of team dynamics and awareness of how to be a pro-active team member
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including the processing of complex and sensitive information
• Ability to manage own workload, determine priorities and recognise when to delegate
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Supervisory skills

Desirable

• Training and presentation skills
• Awareness of the issues when deputising for more senior staff.
• Post registration experience in the relevant mental health clinical setting

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Meadowbrook

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 6HG



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