Occupational Therapist inleigh inleigh PUBLISHED 2 DEC 2023

Band 6  LOCUM 
High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives.

The post holder will ideally have previous NHS experience and be happy working as part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy within mental health services. They must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team.

High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers or relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team and colleagues.


Role Details

To contribute to the delivery of services to meet the trust objectives

This role is working on the female PICU unit with occasional cover on the male admission unit.

Deliver relevant evidence-based care cluster pathway interventions

Either in service users homes or in the crisis beds at Salford Listening Lounge

Engage with carers and significant others in response to identified needs

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to departmental policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service area, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development




The Successful Candidate Will

Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Be HCPC registered

Have previous NHS experience within a Mental Health Service

Hold a full, current driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes

Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust are currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Occupational Therapist opportunities within the team at Atherleigh Park Hospital under a long-term placement contract.Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

The post holder will ideally have previous NHS experience and be happy working as part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy within mental health services. They must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team.

High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team & colleagues.


Role Details

To contribute to the delivery of services to meet the trust objectives

This role is working on the female PICU unit with occasional cover on the male admission unit.

Deliver relevant evidence-based care cluster pathway interventions

Either in service users homes or in the crisis beds at Salford Listening Lounge

Engage with carers and significant others in response to identified needs

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to departmental policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service area, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development

The post holder will ideally have previous NHS experience and be happy working as part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy within mental health services. They must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team.

High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers or relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team and colleagues.


Role Details

To contribute to the delivery of services to meet the trust objectives

This role is working on the female PICU unit with occasional cover on the male admission unit.

Deliver relevant evidence-based care cluster pathway interventions

Either in service users homes or in the crisis beds at Salford Listening Lounge

Engage with carers and significant others in response to identified needs

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to departmental policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service area, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development




The Successful Candidate Will

Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Be HCPC registered

Have previous NHS experience within a Mental Health Service

Hold a full, current driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for work purposes

Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust are currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Occupational Therapist opportunities within the team at Atherleigh Park Hospital under a long-term placement contract.Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today!

The post holder will ideally have previous NHS experience and be happy working as part of a team delivering Occupational Therapy within mental health services. They must be able to demonstrate initiative and prioritise a complex workload whilst working both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team.

High levels of both written and oral communication are essential to this post with the ability to deliver or discuss difficult diagnosis and prognosis with tact, empathy, managing distressed or aggressive patients or carers/relatives. The post holder must be able to communicate accurate and sensitive information to patients, carers, and relatives as well as within their own team & colleagues.


Role Details

To contribute to the delivery of services to meet the trust objectives

This role is working on the female PICU unit with occasional cover on the male admission unit.

Deliver relevant evidence-based care cluster pathway interventions

Either in service users homes or in the crisis beds at Salford Listening Lounge

Engage with carers and significant others in response to identified needs

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks.

To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties, adhering to departmental policy and ensuring the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development

To contribute to monitoring the quality of work in own service area, through active involvement in clinical supervision and reporting any performance/quality issues and related risks

To be responsible for maintaining own competency and self-development



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