Occupational Therapist - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trustare currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Occupational Therapist opportunities within the team at the Meadowbrook unit 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!

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 manage complex needs of inpatient male acute ward caseload using evidence based/patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and record all interventions.
• To contribute to a rapid multi-disciplinary assessment of mental state and function.
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
• To provide leadership for junior and support staff as delegated by supervisor.
• To abide by the College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
• To develop skills and knowledge through participation in a Professional Development planning to meet the competency framework
• To participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of the O.T. services with the designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined forums
• To deputise for OT Senior Practitioner.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold a Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Be HCPC registered
• Experience in research and audit
• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and Trust and NHS protocols and guidelines

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

· Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!

· First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England

· Dedicated consultants

· Flexible working options

· Free DBS and free training

· Build holiday allowance

· Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - Call us anytime

· Stakeholder pension scheme