Occupational Therapist Community | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M20 2LR |
| Company: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7316635/437-6937814-A |
Summary
South Mersey CMHT are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic occupational therapist to join our busy Community Mental Health Team. This is a split post with 50% responsibility for care coordination and 50% for occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
This post will be supported by the Band 7 Occupational Therapy lead and Operational manager for the team.
We promote personal development through local training or the range of CPD activities offered within the trust and local HEIs.
Accept and screen referrals to the recovery pathway and allocate as appropriate.Provide support supervision and guidance as necessary in relation to cases allocated to recovery team membersBe aware of and practice within the relevant legislative clinical guidelines issued by local and national statutory bodies and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
Actively access and evaluate ongoing up to date Occupational therapy evidence based research to underpin, develop and inform clinical practice.
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 see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
• Pay Enhancements:
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 – 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
• 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
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025