Job summary
The Occupational Therapist will act as recovery lead for the Community Mental Health Team in Manchester. They will lead as a small team consisting of recovery inclusion staff, a housing resettlement worker and alongside an employment worker. The post holder will care coordinate a case load of people who will benefit from the work of the recovery team.

The post holder will carry out evidence based occupational and employment assessments and write up reports of a high standard, which highlight how biological sociological and psychological factors interact to create obstacles to the satisfactory participation of an individual service user in valued social roles.

From the case formulation the post holder will make recommendations to and access support from appropriate professionals and agencies, or deliver Occupational Therapy interventions with the aim of gaining or restoring a balance of social roles for the individual.

Where cases are complex the post holder will accept support from senior Occupational Therapy staff in the analysis and case formulation.

Main duties of the job

• Accept and screen referrals to the recovery pathway and allocate as appropriate.
• Provide support supervision and guidance as necessary in relation to cases allocated to recovery team members.
• Be aware of and practice within the relevant legislative clinical guidelines issued by local and national statutory bodies and be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work.
• Apply a high level of understanding in communication to clients with a range of communication styles to promote self-respect, positive regard and sense of empowerment and to engage and motivate.
• Establish robust and effective communication structures with users, Carers, MDT team and other professionals and agencies.
• Write up Occupational assessments with a case formulation and clear recommendations regarding the interventions and support needs of service users, record and share effectively.
• Adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapists code of ethics and professional conduct and other college guidelines for professional practice.

About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 10 November 2026

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
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Registered with HCPC
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Field work educators qualification within 1 year of appointment

Desirable

• AMPS Training
• Model of Human Occupation training
• Training in a psychological model relevant to occupational performance

Experience
Essential

• 2 years' experience of working as a qualified Occupational Therapist
• Providing Occupational Therapy in a mental health setting
• Using a variety of Occupational vocational assessments

Desirable

• Experience of supervising support staff

Knowledge
Essential

• Social inclusion and recovery models
• Knowledge of psychological factors and how they impact on an individual to enhance or impede occupational function

Desirable

• Knowledge of relevant models of supervision

Skills and abilities
Essential

• To apply models of human occupation
• To use a variety of Occupational assessments

Desirable

• Psychological intervention to enhance occupational performance

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. Apply through our website for further information.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Apply through our website for further information.

Employer contact details
Occupational Therapy Lead: Edwin Nyakuedzwa, Edwin.Nyakuedzwa@gmmh.nhs.uk, 07770094381

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