Band 6 Occupational Therapist | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | Pennine Care NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6220220/311-F636-24-A |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Bevan Place.
We are looking for a kind, caring and compassionate individual who is motivated to provide high quality occupational therapy assessment and interventions at Bevan Place. Bevan Place is a unique male step down rehabilation unit for both working age and older age adults with complex mental health and physical health needs.
You will act as a positive role model that positively reflects the philosophy of the unit and the values of the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested and committed to delivering excellent care within a safe and therapeutic environment.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and develop and co-ordinateOccupational therapyfor service users within the rehab and high support care hub.
The post holder will supervise and support the technical instructor and junior staff as applicable to their role.
The post holder will provide a variety of group and individual treatment interventions, promoting a recovery and social inclusion focused approach. They will provide assessment and intervention on the unit and in the community.
The post holder will contribute to clinical evaluation and promote use of evidence based practice to inform service improvement
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Our team provides longer term support to males with complex mental health needs, service users may also have complex physical health needs and cognitive difficulties.
Our aim is to work in the least restrictive way as possible to empower service users whilst maintaining patient safety using a recovery focused approach.
Upon joining our team, we will ensure that successful candidates undergo both mandatory and bespoke training relevant to the needs of the successful candidate and the service users at Bevan Place.
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024