Occupational Therapy Assistant | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 Per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M25 3BL |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7111335/437-7111335 |
Summary
We are seeking a empathetic and creative Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient Adult Forensic Mental Health team, where you will deliver high-quality occupation-focused interventions to patients with diverse needs in a secure setting.
You will work across the medium and low secure inpatient services at the Prestwich Site andunder the supervision of Occupational Therapists and alongside a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support male and female patients in meaningful and pro-social occupations at various stages of their recovery.
You will be responsible for supporting Occupational Therapists in planning and facilitating group and individual Occupational Therapy interventions and contributing to patient assessments and treatment plans.
Main Duties
Responsibilities:
• Support and motivate patients to engage in Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining meaningful and satisfying routines for patients.
• Help patients develop their communication, interaction, process, and motor skills.
• Enable patients to engage meaningfully within the restrictive environment.
OT Process:
• Plan and coordinate treatment interventions under the direction of Occupational Therapists.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions according to Occupational Therapy treatment plans.
• Record and report relevant information regarding patients' presentation, risk, and functional ability.
• Contribute to Occupational Therapy assessments and complete single observation MOHOST under supervision.
MDT:
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions regarding patients' treatment and discharge.
• Liaise with other team members and external agencies.
• Attend relevant meetings and work in other secure areas as required.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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 Refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more details
This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Apr 2025