NHS

Head of Therapies


Pay37k - 45k / year
LocationManchester/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0340-25-0041?language=en&page=1012&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Equilibrium Healthcare are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across 3 of our services. You will be supporting individuals with a diverse range of mental health challenges.

      Main duties of the job

      About you:

      You are an innovative and motivated individual working with residents to achieve therapeutic goals.

      You will work proactively, managing a designated caseload.

      You will work collaboratively with residents to identify personal goals as part of their care plans.

      You will monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment in order to ensure effectiveness.

      You enjoy being part of a diverse, high performing team.

      About us

      About EHC and our values:

      Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

      Details

      Date posted

      24 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £37,000 to £45,000 a year dependant on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      E0340-25-0041

      Job locations

      Jigsaw Independent Hospital

      134 Palatine Road

      Manchester

      M20 3ZA


      Moston Grange Nursing Home

      29 High Peak Street

      Manchester

      M40 3AT


      Oaklands House Nursing Home

      Dickenson Road

      Manchester

      M13 0YL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The role:

      Equilibrium Healthcare are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across 3 of our services. You will be supporting individuals with a diverse range of mental health challenges.

      About you:

      You are an innovative and motivated individual working with residents to achieve therapeutic goals.

      You will work proactively, managing a designated caseload.

      You will work collaboratively with residents to identify personal goals as part of their care plans.

      You will monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment in order to ensure effectiveness.

      You enjoy being part of a diverse, high performing team.

      Driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential.

      About EHC and our values:

      Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

      Summary:

      Salary: £37,000-£45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

      Benefits:

      - Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.

      - Reimbursement for professional membership fees.

      - Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.

      - Birthday day off.

      - Holiday Buyback scheme Purchase an additional 5 days of Holiday per year.

      - Free onsite parking.

      -One free meal whilst on day shift.

      - Eye Care Vouchers.

      Schedule:

      - Full-time (40 hours per week).

      Recruitment and onboarding process:

      - Complete the application form.

      - Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.

      - You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.

      - Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.

      - If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.

      - Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.

      Certificate:

      HCPC registration

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The role:

      Equilibrium Healthcare are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across 3 of our services. You will be supporting individuals with a diverse range of mental health challenges.

      About you:

      You are an innovative and motivated individual working with residents to achieve therapeutic goals.

      You will work proactively, managing a designated caseload.

      You will work collaboratively with residents to identify personal goals as part of their care plans.

      You will monitor, evaluate, and modify treatment in order to ensure effectiveness.

      You enjoy being part of a diverse, high performing team.

      Driving licence and access to your own vehicle essential.

      About EHC and our values:

      Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.

      Summary:

      Salary: £37,000-£45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

      Benefits:

      - Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.

      - Reimbursement for professional membership fees.

      - Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.

      - Birthday day off.

      - Holiday Buyback scheme Purchase an additional 5 days of Holiday per year.

      - Free onsite parking.

      -One free meal whilst on day shift.

      - Eye Care Vouchers.

      Schedule:

      - Full-time (40 hours per week).

      Recruitment and onboarding process:

      - Complete the application form.

      - Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.

      - You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.

      - Please bring your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.

      - If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.

      - Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.

      Certificate:

      HCPC registration

      Person Specification

      Personal

      Essential

      • Driving licence and access to own vehicle

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • HCPC registered

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist

      Desirable

      • Experience of working with mental health conditions
      Person Specification

      Personal

      Essential

      • Driving licence and access to own vehicle

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • HCPC registered

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist

      Desirable

      • Experience of working with mental health conditions

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      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

      Equilibrium Healthcare

      Address

      Jigsaw Independent Hospital

      134 Palatine Road

      Manchester

      M20 3ZA


      Employer's website

      https://equilibrium.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Equilibrium Healthcare

      Address

      Jigsaw Independent Hospital

      134 Palatine Road

      Manchester

      M20 3ZA


      Employer's website

      https://equilibrium.healthcare/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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