Senior Occupational Therapist | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Pro Rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M27 5WW |
| Cwmni: | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7670046/437-7670046 |
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A vacancy has arisen, for a keen and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health team. We are looking for Occupational Therapists who have existing experience as a Band 5 and are looking to develop their knowledge, skills and experience, in a supportive environment, with a strong and clear Occupational Therapy ethos. We also welcome applicants who are already practicing at Band 6 level but are looking for something new and exciting.
You will join the Occupational Therapists, within a well-established multi-disciplinary Older Adults Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), based at Humphrey Booth Resource Centre in Salford.
We welcome applicants with diverse, innovative and creative ideas, which would support the continued development of this service. We are keen to support your commitment to professional development, through 1-1 support, peer support, local, divisional and Trust wide CPD and training.
The post holder will hold a caseload of service users who’s needs are around Occupational identity, performance and participation. They will provide assessment and intervention aimed at improving these areas in order for the service users to live the lives they want and need. The post holder will be the named care coordinator for identified clients. The post holder will be required to work weekends, bank holidays and duty on a rota basis.
To be a key part of the occupational therapy team within Salford Older Adult CMHT, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults who present with organic and functional mental health problems.
To act as a Care Coordinator and fulfil the requirements of this role.
To support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centredprinciples to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
To provide support, assistance, and advice to carers of older adults with mental health problems.
To maintain occupational therapy service standards and contribute to the development of the Trust occupational therapy service as a whole.
To support the Senior Practitioner for Occupational Therapy in the planning, delivery, development, and evaluation of the occupational therapy service within Salford Older Adult CMHT.
To provide an occupational therapy perspective in the area of older adult mental health to the MDT, Social Services, and otherorganisations.
To contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.
To undertake the role of Clinical Educator for occupational therapy students on fieldwork placements.
To support and supervise other Occupational Therapists across the service.
To act as a duty worker on a rota basis.
To work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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
• 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)
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This advert closes on Friday 6 Feb 2026