Lead Occupational Therapist

Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7)

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking visionary Lead Occupational Therapists to transform inpatient mental health care across Greater Manchester. Ranked as the top mental health trust to work for in the North of England (NHS Staff Survey 2024), Pennine Care is placing OT at the heart of their clinical model. This role offers a significant leadership platform to shape evidence-based practice across adult and older adult wards in Bury, Oldham, Stockport, or Tameside & Glossop.

Core Requirements and Skills

• Professional Standards: BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.

• Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience in mental health with an excellent clinical application of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) for patients with complex needs.

• Education & Training: Post-registration study equivalent to Master’s level; must be an Accredited Practice Educator with clinical supervision training.

• Leadership: Proven experience in line management, change management, and service development. Management/leadership training is essential.

• Mobility: Access to a vehicle or a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint as required.

• Vetting: This role requires an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Leadership: Take the lead in developing and managing the OT service within a specific locality, ensuring compliance with Trust standards and core values.

• Workforce Development: Partner with Ward Managers and Quality Leads to support and develop the OT workforce, including apprentices and students.

• Clinical Excellence: Deliver highly specialist clinical interventions and ensure the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective OT services.

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to champion holistic care and influence wider service improvements.

• Governance & Audit: Lead research and audit initiatives to evaluate service user outcomes and ensure clinical quality.

The Pennine Care Clinical Model

Pennine Care utilizes a values-led approach (Kindness, Fairness, Ingenuity, Determination) to move away from traditional “maintenance” care toward active, occupational recovery.

Why Join Pennine Care?

• Salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum (Pro-rata for part-time).

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options and a comprehensive staff wellbeing service.

• Development: Access to mentoring, coaching, and specialist post-graduate training.

• Location: Positions available across Bury, Oldham, Stockport, and Tameside & Glossop.

• Pension: Generous NHS pension scheme and a robust benefits package.

Vital Information

• Contract: Permanent, Part-time (specific hours to be discussed).

• Sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome.

• Contact: For informal enquiries, contact Dr Michele Harrison, Interim Head of Allied Health Professionals, at michele.harrison2@nhs.net.

• Application: Apply via the NHS Jobs portal using the reference provided in the official listing.