Senior Occupational Therapist
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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 6 OT has arisen within the Salford Home Based Treatment Team , part of GMMH NHS Foundation Trust.
The post will provide a dedicated OT contribution to the HBTT, alongside wider mental health clinical responsibilities. The successful candidate will use their specialist OT skills to complete assessments, develop recovery-focussed interventions and promote functional recovery, independence and meaningful activity.
The post holder will have a shared role within the team to contribute to the wider assessment, formulation, risk management and care planning of people receiving support from HBTT.
The post will be 60% OT specific in relation to developing the OT service within HBTT, providing assessments, intervention and formulation and in providing clinical supervision to support staff.
We are looking for a skilled, dynamic and compassionate OT to join our fully intergraded Salford team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated team player, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence based occupational therapy and mental health interventions to people experiencing acute mental health difficulties in their own homes and community settings.
Main duties of the job
To provide functional and cognitive Occupational Therapy assessments to service users in their home environments for the Home-Based Treatment Team (HBTT).
To have a designated caseload of service users with OT needs and provide OT assessments and interventions following clinical pathways.
To manage a defined caseload within the HBTT, using evidence based and person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that are recovery focused.
To work in collaboration with service users and their carers, family members and other healthcare providers.
To take the lead on identifying and formulating rehabilitation needs ad goals within MDT meetings.
To participate in the duty rota operated by the team.
To provide professional advice for junior and support staff, as well as students on placement.
To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of the OT pathway within the HBT and Listening Lounge/Hollybank services.
To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on fieldwork placement.
To abide by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Professional Standards for OT Practice.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than120locations.
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.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8354113
Job locations
HBTT Meadowbrook Unit
Meadowbrook Unit
Salford
M6 8HG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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)
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
- Pay Enhancements
- 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)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
- Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
- Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of supervising support staff
Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree In Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- AMPS Training
- Model of Human Occupation training
- Care Programme Approach Training
- Equality Diversity Awareness Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Social inclusion and recovery models
- Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
- Mental health legislation
- Reflective practice
- Knowledge of the CPA process
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- To apply models of human occupation
- To use a variety of Occupational assessments
- To develop case formulation from assessment
- To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
- To use effective evidence based communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working as a qualified Occupational Therapist
- Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
- Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments
- Identifying barriers to goal achievement
- Planning and carrying out evidence based interventions
Desirable
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of supervising support staff
Education
Essential
- Diploma/Degree In Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- AMPS Training
- Model of Human Occupation training
- Care Programme Approach Training
- Equality Diversity Awareness Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Social inclusion and recovery models
- Evidence based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to mental health
- Mental health legislation
- Reflective practice
- Knowledge of the CPA process
- Risk assessment and safeguarding
Skills
Essential
- To apply models of human occupation
- To use a variety of Occupational assessments
- To develop case formulation from assessment
- To plan and implement evidence based interventions aimed at achieving user goals
- To use effective evidence based communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HBTT Meadowbrook Unit
Meadowbrook Unit
Salford
M6 8HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HBTT Meadowbrook Unit
Meadowbrook Unit
Salford
M6 8HG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Hayley Heselwood
01613582424
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
437-8354113
Job locations
HBTT Meadowbrook Unit
Meadowbrook Unit
Salford
M6 8HG
United Kingdom
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