Senior Occupational Therapist/Care coordinator
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy, Mental Health
To be a key part of the occupational therapy team within Trafford Older Adult CMHT, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults who present with organic and functional mental health problems.
To be a key part of the occupational therapy team within Trafford Older Adult CMHT, providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for older adults who present with organic and functional mental health problems
- To act as a Care Coordinator and fulfil the requirements of this role.
- To support a caseload of older adults with mental health problems, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and record interventions.
- To provide support, assistance, and advice to carers of older adults with mental health problems.
- To maintain occupational therapy service standards and contribute to the development of the Trust occupational therapy service as a whole.
- To support the Senior Practitioner for Occupational Therapy in the planning, delivery, development, and evaluation of the occupational therapy service.
- To provide an occupational therapy perspective in the area of older adult mental health to the MDT, Social Services, and other organisations.
- To contribute within the wider MDT in the development of clear care pathways regarding support, care and treatment of older adults with mental health problems.
- To undertake the role of Clinical Educator for occupational therapy students on fieldwork placements.
- To support and supervise other Occupational Therapists across the service.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Kate Crowther
Job title:
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address: Telephone number:
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