Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to join the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit based at the Atherleigh Park Hospital, Leigh, Greater Manchester. This is a fixed term contract until March 2025 to cover for maternity leave and will be working with therapists in a well established team that works across five wards in a modern hospital. The job holder will be responsible for managing a daily caseload of clients with acute / complex mental health and occasional physical health rehabilitation needs. You will complete a range of assessments and treatment plans to contribute to the discharge planning process based on your professional knowledge. You will be part of The Therapy Team at Atherleigh Park and this comprises of Activity Co-ordinators, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Therapy Assistants. There are members of the team allocated to work on the PICU aswell as this post. Main duties of the job o To manage complex needs inpatient acute psychiatric admission ward caseload using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions. o To contribute to a rapid multi-disciplinary assessment of mental state and function. To use core team assessments and electronic patient records. o To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement. o To provide leadership for junior and support staff as delegated by supervisor. o 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. o To develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework o To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy services with the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums o To deputise for Senior Practitioners. o They will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the needs of their clients are met. 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 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 437-6344724-B Job locations Atherleigh Park Hospital Atherleigh Way Leigh WN7 1YH Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification 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 attached job description and person specification 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 Qualifications Essential Relevant professional Occupational Therapist qualification Current HPC registration Desirable Fieldwork Educators Qualification Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies. Experience Essential Previous experience in relevant health settings Evidence based practice description in application and experience of reflective practice Desirable Specific Experience in PICU Skills Essential Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Ability to formulate and produce relevant reports Ability to delegate, coordinate care, prioritise and work to deadlines Knowledge Essential Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory instruments used in the work area (MHA, Safeguarding, Capacity Act, Care Act, MoJ, CPA, specific NICE or other Guidelines, Knowledge of care delivery (Recovery Model, OT frames of reference, complex emotional care pathways) Desirable Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant professional Occupational Therapist qualification Current HPC registration Desirable Fieldwork Educators Qualification Post graduate accredited study e.g. PSI, CBT, MSc in relevant health studies. Experience Essential Previous experience in relevant health settings Evidence based practice description in application and experience of reflective practice Desirable Specific Experience in PICU Skills Essential Ability to utilise assessment skills and tools effectively Ability to communicate in a variety of settings Ability to formulate and produce relevant reports Ability to delegate, coordinate care, prioritise and work to deadlines Knowledge Essential Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory instruments used in the work area (MHA, Safeguarding, Capacity Act, Care Act, MoJ, CPA, specific NICE or other Guidelines, Knowledge of care delivery (Recovery Model, OT frames of reference, complex emotional care pathways) Desirable Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times 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 Atherleigh Park Hospital Atherleigh Way Leigh WN7 1YH Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)