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Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
To apply models of human occupation
- Skills
To use a variety of Occupational assessments
- Skills
To develop case formulation from assessment
- Skills
To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
- Skills
To use effective evidence based communication skills
- Education
Diploma/Degree In Occupational Therapy
- Education
Registration with HCPC
- Knowledge
Social inclusion and recovery models
- Knowledge
Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
- Knowledge
Mental health legislation
- Knowledge
Reflective practice
- Knowledge
Knowledge of the CPA process
- Knowledge
Risk assessment and safeguarding
- Experience
Demonstrable experience of working as a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Experience
Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
- Experience
Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
- Experience
Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Experience
Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
Desirable
8 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education
AMPS Training
- Education
Model of Human Occupation training
- Education
Care Programme Approach Training
- Education
Equality Diversity Awareness Training
- Experience
Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience
Personal experience of mental health issues
- Experience
Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience
Experience of supervising support staff
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a keen and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly Adults of Working Age Specialist Community Mental Health Team in Wigan. We are looking for someone who has existing experience as a Band 5 working in mental health and are looking to develop their knowledge, skills and experience in a supportive environment. We also welcome applicants who are already practicing at Band 6 level but are looking for something new and exciting.
You will join the established multi-disciplinary Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT), based at Claire House in Ince and covering the wigan and leigh area. You will work with a small team of Occupational Therapists and support staff, but be part of the wider team.
We welcome applicants with diverse, innovative and creative ideas, which would support the continued development of this service. We are keen to support your commitment to professional development, through 1-1 support, peer support, local, divisional and Trust wide CPD and training.
Please note, interviews will be face to face for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will case manage a caseload of service users whose 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 role may involve care co-ordination / case management and may involve duty work as the service needs dictate.
It is an exciting time to join the team as the Trust is developing its Occupational Therapy pathways in line with forward thinking Community Transformation plans, which support our professionals to practice in a way which closely aligns to their professional training and backgrounds.
You will provide active support to learners, including student and apprentice placements and support.
You will be provided with a full range of mandatory training and CPD opportunities with a particular emphasis on developing skills within the Model of Human Occupation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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)
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 Senior Occupational Therapist with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, 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 12 months (Secondment until 30/01/28). The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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