Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care. • Sound understanding of current local and national policies in relation to Mental Health including the Mental Health Act , Risk Assessment and Management processes and CPA processes Good working knowledge of assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation processes. Comprehensive knowledge of mental health conditions and how they impact on an individual’s wellbeing and occupational functioning. Comprehensive knowledge of broad range of interventions required to support individuals with severe and complex mental health needs.
- Experience
Substantial post registration experience working in a mental health service. • Experience in working with people with severe and complex mental health needs • Experience of MDT working
- Skills and Knowledge
Ability to be responsible for a caseload Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Ability to demonstrate specialist expertise in assessment using MOHO Ability to deliver a range of evidence based interventions on both an individual and group basis Ability to supervise junior staff/students Effective time management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard. Ability to communicate with and develop supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to • • • Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided. Interest in developing the OT role in older peoples services • • Application Form Interview discriminatory behaviour. • Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users. • Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate. .Computer literacy. •Flexible and adaptable
- Education/ Qualifications
Must hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC. • Evidence of post qualification experience and continuing professional development to post graduate diploma level. • Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate.
- Work Related Circumstances
Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of MOHO and its’ assessment tools. • Ability to carry our cognitive assessments • Knowledge of the occupational context of community mental health services and its’ application to assessment and treatment
- Experience
Experience of managing or participating in change • Experience of leading a team. • Experience of working in a community setting • Experience of supervision • Experience of managing a caseload • Experience of working with older people
- Skills and Knowledge
Interest in engaging in OT service development with the recognised Trust work streams Ability to audit outcomes of assessments and OT service provided. Interest in developing the OT role in older peoples services
Job overview
Main duties of the job
To embed the Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention pathway across the Community Rehabilitation Team, within the framework of Model of Human Occupation in collaboration with the wider MDT.
To be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Community Rehabilitation Team, supporting them in their recovery journey.
To undertake specialist OT assessments in all areas of self-care, productivity and leisure to support discharge planning and identify support needs.
To conduct OT assessments, developing outcome-based needs led care plans, facilitating the implementation of the agreed plan of care and evaluating its effectiveness utilising evidence-based outcome measures.
To provide a range of highly skilled interventions that will be delivered on both a group and individual basis and share those skills with other team members.
To develop treatment plans and intervention to be delivered by the team’s social inclusion workers.
To provide clinical supervision to the junior staff within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To offer a range of OT assessments and interventions for service users within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
- To be able to work across all functions within the and support patients to achieve their individually agreed goals.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to, assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care/interventions in accordance with CPA (where appropriate).
- To lead on the development of group-based interventions to aid recovery and promote social inclusion.
- To facilitate the development of peer support networks as part of the discharge pathway from the service.
- To deliver a range of therapeutic interventions in line with professional requirements and in accordance with the job specification.
- To write reports using MOHO outcome measures and to ensure up-to-date and accurate records are maintained regarding all patient contact.
- To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients, their carers and families and colleagues. This may include people who may have difficulties with understanding or communication.
- To be responsible for managing a caseload of clients as required.
- To manage patient discharge in a safe and timely manner, ensuring liaison with relevant professionals, to ensure that family and carers are, where appropriate, advised of the patients discharge arrangements, with timely completion of documentation.
- To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimal care for patients
- To work in partnership, direct, support and supervise the team’s technical instructor.
- See attached Job Description for full details.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (From start date). The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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