Community Occupational Therapist- Older adults
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2024 |
| Location: | Lower Ince, Wigan, WN3 4NW |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6210566/437-6210566 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist, to join a vibrant integrated health and social care Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the role of an Occupational Therapist within the older adult CMHT multidisciplinary team, based at Claire House in Wigan undertaking Occupational therapy assessments and specific OT work, contributing to the development of the occupational therapy service and providing advice to colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to cover the duty rota providing quality first line core assessments and work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.
You will be welcomed into a supportive, creative and motivated multidisciplinary team that has a strong respect for and commitment to Occupational Therapy and practice development. You will receive regular professional, clinical and managerial supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practise and future career prospects. There are regular Allied Health Professional Continued Professional Development Days and opportunities to actively contribute to and influence the development of the Occupational Therapy Service.
The post holder will act as an Occupational therapist for the Later Life & Memory Service. They will carry out evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments in addition to the Initial Core Assessments, including standardised assessments and patient reviews. They will be delivering diagnosis of dementia and providing Post Diagnostic treatment and support including groups.
They will participate in the teams duty rota.
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.
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
This advert closes on Friday 31 May 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist, to join a vibrant integrated health and social care Community Mental Health Team. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the role of an Occupational Therapist within the older adult CMHT multidisciplinary team, based at Claire House in Wigan undertaking Occupational therapy assessments and specific OT work, contributing to the development of the occupational therapy service and providing advice to colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to cover the duty rota providing quality first line core assessments and work proactively in forging professional working relationships with multi-agencies.
You will be welcomed into a supportive, creative and motivated multidisciplinary team that has a strong respect for and commitment to Occupational Therapy and practice development. You will receive regular professional, clinical and managerial supervision and developmental appraisal thus enhancing your current practise and future career prospects. There are regular Allied Health Professional Continued Professional Development Days and opportunities to actively contribute to and influence the development of the Occupational Therapy Service.
The post holder will act as an Occupational therapist for the Later Life & Memory Service. They will carry out evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments in addition to the Initial Core Assessments, including standardised assessments and patient reviews. They will be delivering diagnosis of dementia and providing Post Diagnostic treatment and support including groups.
They will participate in the teams duty rota.
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.
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
This advert closes on Friday 31 May 2024