Job Title - Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Directorate Central and South Manchester

Location/Base Chorlton House

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.