The Unit is for males over 50 years old.
Our overall aim is to provide intensive rehabilitation based on a gender/age sensitive approach to care. The unit aims to enhance life skills and community functioning, support them to effectively manage risk behaviors, reduce relapses, and maximize their independence.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and develop and co-ordinate Occupational therapy for service users within rehab services.
The post holder will supervise and support the technical instructor and junior staff as applicable to their role.
The post holder will provide a variety of group and individual treatment interventions, promoting a recovery and social inclusion focused approach. They will provide assessment and intervention on the unit and in the community.
The post holder will contribute to clinical evaluation and promote the use of evidence-based practice to inform service improvement.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our
#PennineCarePeople
and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff. Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance. Access to Continued Professional Development. Involvement in improvement and research activities. Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service. Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see separate Job description and Person specification for more detailed responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience/Grades
Essential
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current HCPC Registration. Experience working in a mental health setting.
Desirable
Experience working in low secure / rehabilitation settings. Relevant clinical experience, such as clinical placement.
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Bevan Place
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport, Poplar Grove
SK2 7JE
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