Occupational Therapist

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Full-time band 6 Occupational therapist to join our Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIIP) Service, working with young people experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

The team pride themselves on support for each other. We have an established commitment to staff well-being in the team that we enact through flexible working patterns, supportive supervision and ongoing continuing professional development.

The post holder will be based in Sale, Trafford and see people throughout the borough, an attractive leafy suburb with good public transport links and cycling routes.

We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team who aim to provide a values and evidence-based, NICE concordant package of care to our clients.

We seek actively to engage, assess, intervene and support people in their recovery and work with them for up to three years.

We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in working with this client group and their families within the EIIP model. The postholder will be involved in assessment of clients referred to the team, will engage in multi-disciplinary discussions and the delivery of a nice concordant care package to support recovery. Close working with MDT colleagues is required and consultation will be offered to help support their work with their clients.

The post will have a split role. A number of care coordination cases, OT assessments to support funding applications for housing and support packages as required and delivery of IPS intervention within the team, which will involve supervision of IPS worker and STR worker.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Denise McArthur Job title: Team manager Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07771390215