Jobs Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Senior Occupational Therapist/Care coordinator
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Senior Occupational Therapist/Care coordinator

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Sale, M33 7FT Posted 7 October 2026 Apply by 20 October 2026
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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

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.

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

Date posted

07 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

437-8287812

Job locations

Trafford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

Crossgate House

Sale

M33 7FT

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and person specification attached for

detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • 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

Person Specification

On person spec

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience as an Occupational Therapist

Desirable

  • Relevant clinical experience working in Mental Health, including experience in Older Adults and Dementia Care.

on person spec

Essential

  • Good knowledge of mental health legislation, policy and current best practice, and demonstration and understanding of the implications for Occupational Therapy

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate areas of good practice in Older Adult Mental Health

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.

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.

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

Trafford Older Adults Community Mental Health Team

Crossgate House

Sale

M33 7FT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/


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