Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Acute Adults of Working Age (AOWA) at the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering holistic occupational therapy assessments and interventions to service users in acute wards, focusing on establishing functional levels, engaging in meaningful roles, and facilitating recovery to prepare individuals for discharge.

Main Duties

• Provide functional and cognitive Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to support the recovery of service users in hospital.
• Address complex physical and mental health needs using evidence-based and client-centered principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
• Work with service users and their families on a one-on-one basis or in group settings.
• Offer professional advice to junior staff and students on placement.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the OT pathway within the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Supervise Occupational Therapy students during their placements.
• Comply with HCPC standards and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

About Us

The Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 staff members across more than 122 locations, providing inpatient and community-based mental health care in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a variety of specialist mental health and substance misuse services throughout Greater Manchester and beyond. The region is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful countryside, and welcoming community.

Salary and Benefits

The position offers a salary ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, along with a range of benefits including:

• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after ten years.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Wellbeing program.
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Person Specification

Applicants must have a degree in Occupational Therapy, relevant post-registration training in mental health, and current registration with the HCPC. Significant post-registration experience as an Occupational Therapist, particularly in mental health, is essential, along with experience supervising others. A comprehensive knowledge of OT models, assessments, and interventions relevant to the client group is required, as well as supervisory skills and knowledge of risk assessment and management.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 21 October 2026. For further information, please contact Richard Wilson, Occupational Therapy Team Manager, at [email protected] or call 07824883789.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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