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Form of workJob Title - Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Trust Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Directorate Central and South Manchester
Location/Base Chorlton House
Shift Pattern Mon - Fri / 09:00 to 17:00 / 37.5 hours / Flexible
Accountable to Professional Lead Social Care Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy Professional Nurse Lead Nurse Medications Management team
Job Summary/Purpose
The post holder will be based in Central Manchester but will be required to work across the city and conduct placements visits in other boroughs. The post holder will be responsible for reviewing packages of care funded by Adult Social Care Mental Health and the Integrated Care Board. They will be part of a multi-disciplinary team to which they will contribute the skills and expertise unique to their professional group.
The post holder will always aim to promote the independence and well-being of people, to assist social inclusion and valued community presence and enable the widest possible expression of chosen lifestyle. They will work in a Strengths Based and Recovery focused way ensuring the maximisation of independence of people living in funded placements and promote step down wherever possible.
