Job summary 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. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 437-6431596-B Job locations Humphrey Booth Resource Centre 16, 20 Worsley Road Swinton M27 5WW 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 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 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Humphrey Booth Resource Centre 16, 20 Worsley Road Swinton M27 5WW Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)