Occupational Therapist Senior practitioner

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description and person specification for further information

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements - 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
• 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

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Up to date registration with relevant professional body

Desirable criteria

• Diversity Awareness Training AMPS Training Model of Human Occupational Training Care Programme Approach Training

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Documented evidence of CPD 3years post registration experience including at least 2 years within mental health Experience of audit procedures Risk Assessment Supervision of junior staff and students Service Development Extensive clinical experience of supporting clients to achieve functional goals
• Specialist knowledge and application of evidence-based OT assessments and interventions relevant to mental health Mental health legislation Knowledge of Service Governance and its application Reflective practice Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a range of mental health settings Leadership experience Personal experience of mental health issues
• Knowledge and application of standardised assessments Knowledge of relevant models of supervision Knowledge of local cultures, social diversity and an ability to work as an OT within this context

Skills

Essential criteria

• Understanding of audit and outcome measures appropriate to OT Service development skills Effective evidence-based communication skills Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve Computer literacy Supervisory and appraisal skills Ability to work independently and set priorities

Desirable criteria

• Training skills Assessment skills Interventions

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we'd love to hear from you.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government's website - click here.

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 464.4KB)
• Important Candidate information (PDF, 178.0KB)
• Guidance on the pre-employment checks procedure (DOC, 35.5KB)
• DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 111.7KB)
• Foundation Trust Membership (PDF, 85.3KB)
• Salary On Appointment Guidelines (DOC, 65.5KB)
• Trust Values (PDF, 149.6KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 368.4KB)