Occupational Therapist (B5-B6 progression post)
Bolton Inpatient Service are excited to be recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their successful, friendly, and supportive team on Beech ward. This job is being advertised with the option of this being a B5 to 6 progression post or a B6 post (dependent on experience). You will be working in a multidisciplinary team with another B5-6 and B6 Occupational Therapist on the unit. The MDT values Occupational Therapy as a core intervention to support service users' recovery. Bolton Inpatient Service offers great opportunities to continue your career progression, with regular supervision, CPD sessions and training. We are focused on staff wellbeing, offering regular supervision. Regular clinical supervision will be offered and encouraged from the Senior Occupational Therapist who is based on the Psychiatric Intensive Care ward on the unit. There is also the opportunity to participate in monthly Trust-wide Allied Health Professionals (AHP) forums and quarterly Care Group AHP CPD events. Main duties of the job
To manage daily a caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and social care needs, using client centred and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance. To be responsible for the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy services within the in-patient unit, in conjunction with the Advanced Occupational Therapist, taking responsibility for specific development projects as required. To participate in the operational systems and the development of the in-patient unit. To provide leadership for junior AHP staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust AHP service. About us
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. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Occupational Therapy Qualification HCPC Registration Post graduate education in a relevant area Member of RCOT Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of mental health conditions and some of the issues faced by service users Experience of working in a team Relevant experience in acute inpatient mental health Evidence of student education Evidence of supervising staff Leadership training Experience of leading groups Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Bolton Inpatient Service are excited to be recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their successful, friendly, and supportive team on Beech ward. This job is being advertised with the option of this being a B5 to 6 progression post or a B6 post (dependent on experience). You will be working in a multidisciplinary team with another B5-6 and B6 Occupational Therapist on the unit. The MDT values Occupational Therapy as a core intervention to support service users' recovery. Bolton Inpatient Service offers great opportunities to continue your career progression, with regular supervision, CPD sessions and training. We are focused on staff wellbeing, offering regular supervision. Regular clinical supervision will be offered and encouraged from the Senior Occupational Therapist who is based on the Psychiatric Intensive Care ward on the unit. There is also the opportunity to participate in monthly Trust-wide Allied Health Professionals (AHP) forums and quarterly Care Group AHP CPD events. Main duties of the job
To manage daily a caseload of clients with acute and complex mental health and social care needs, using client centred and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and document these in accordance with local and national standards and guidance. To be responsible for the planning, development and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy services within the in-patient unit, in conjunction with the Advanced Occupational Therapist, taking responsibility for specific development projects as required. To participate in the operational systems and the development of the in-patient unit. To provide leadership for junior AHP staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal. To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust AHP service. About us
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. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Occupational Therapy Qualification HCPC Registration Post graduate education in a relevant area Member of RCOT Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of mental health conditions and some of the issues faced by service users Experience of working in a team Relevant experience in acute inpatient mental health Evidence of student education Evidence of supervising staff Leadership training Experience of leading groups Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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