The post holder will hold a caseload of service users who's needs are around Occupational identity, performance and participation. They will provide assessment and intervention aimed at improving these areas in order for the service users to live the lives they want and need. The post holder will be the names care coordinator for identified clients. The post holder will be required to work weekends, bank holidays and duty on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

To be a key part of the occupational therapy team within Salford Older Adult CMHT, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults who present with organic and functional mental health problems.

To have a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.

To provide support, assistance and advice to carers of older adults with mental health problems.

To maintain departmental occupational therapy service standards and contribute to the development of the Trust occupational therapy service as a whole.

To support the Senior Practitioner for Occupational Therapy in the planning, delivery, development and evaluation of the occupational therapy service within Salford Older Adult CMHT.

To provide an occupational therapy perspective in the area of older adult mental health to the MDT, Social Services, and other organisations.

To contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.

To undertake the role of Clinical Educator for occupational therapy students on fieldwork placements.

To provide junior Occupational Therapists with support utilising supervision, appraisal systems and training.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 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 description
Job responsibilities

Please see full Job description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy.

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Documented evidence of recent Relevant Continuing Professional Development
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Fieldwork Education qualification/training
• Evidence of post registration training in Mental Health

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Relevant clinical experience working in Mental Health, including experience in Older Adults and Dementia Care.
• Experience of working autonomously and able to set own priorities in a demanding environment
• Experience of effective multi -disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Experience working in a community setting

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Effective Communication, liaison and negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of mental health legislation, policy and current best practice, and demonstration and understanding of the implications for Occupational Therapy

Desirable

• Supervision skills
• Service development skills

Employer details
Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

Humphrey Booth Resource Centre

16, 20 Worsley Road

Swinton

M27 5WW

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