Job summary We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and contemporary practicing registered occupational therapist, to join us within our welcoming forensic occupational therapy team. Our team work across the male and female medium and low secure wards based in Prestwich, Manchester. You will manage a complex caseload of patients who have a diagnosed mental health condition with a history of offending behaviour. You will be expected to deliver evidence base one to one and group occupational therapy interventions. Our team value and prioritise evidence based practice and you will have access to a range of opportunities to ensure your practice reflects this. We have regular journal clubs, Inservice training and have recently developed occupational formulation sessions within the team. We try to ensure that your CPD needs are met and we offer funding for training in line with your appraisal. Our team have are proud to have embedded Model of Human Occupation into our occupational therapy pathway and we thrive on delivering the highest quality of occupational therapy to our patient group. Main duties of the job To manage a defined specialist caseload using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intervention To provide clinical, professional leadership for junior staff within the service and be a positive role model To deliver a range of individual and / or group interventions drawn from relevant frames of reference, demonstrating sophisticated clinical reasoning skills. The postholder will be an emerging leader and skilful communicator and will liaise and negotiate with varied professional groups. The need to be research and professional standards aware and use evidence to support and develop practice. The post holder will provide regular fieldwork opportunities for occupational therapy undergraduates and contribute to the learning of other team members or students from other disciplines. They will have responsibilities for mentoring, coaching and/or developing others and supervise junior practitioners and support staff, delegating work to add to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. To work within a secure mental health setting and by utilising evidence-based assessments, identify risk within the performance of occupation in order to contribute to the formulation of risk. About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members 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 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-7007678 Job locations Edenfield Centre Bury New Road Prestwich M25 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 27days 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) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 27days 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) Person Specification EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Practice Placement Educator Course Desirable Post Graduate training beneficial to clinical field L3 leadership and management EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of MOHO assessments Experience of educating Students Experience of facilitating groups Experience of supervising junior staff Desirable Post Registration experience of working within inpatient MH setting Experience of working within a secure setting Experience of research and audit Experience of leading on projects Person Specification EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Essential Degree/MSc in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Practice Placement Educator Course Desirable Post Graduate training beneficial to clinical field L3 leadership and management EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of MOHO assessments Experience of educating Students Experience of facilitating groups Experience of supervising junior staff Desirable Post Registration experience of working within inpatient MH setting Experience of working within a secure setting Experience of research and audit Experience of leading on projects 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 Edenfield Centre Bury New Road Prestwich M25 3BL Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)