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 Oak 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., v 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.
v 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.
v To participate in the operational systems and the development of the in -patient unit.
v To provide leadership for junior AHP staff, multi-disciplinary support staff and students through formal supervision, education and appraisal.
v To contribute to the development and maintenance of the Trust AHP service., 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.

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., 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.

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

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Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 - 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
+ 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
+ fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)