Job summary
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive department of around 20 Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants, for our Adult Services based at Wythenshawe Hospital part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
The post is to support our front of house Integrated Therapy Team, consisting of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The IAT/OPAL team work within the Emergency Department, AMU, OAU (Older Persons Assessment and Liaison) and Clinical Decisions Unit. The team work to a 7-day working rota between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00 pm. There is some flexibility within the rota following discussion with the team leads.
You should be enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic and a team player. Ideally the successful post holder will have experience of community services and Discharge to Assess Pathways. You will be supported by a team leader and you will have opportunities to supervise less experienced staffand students.
Good IT, written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise with a wide range of health care professionals, inpatient and community as well as patients and their carers.
It is the ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to develop their clinical skills whilst being able to contribute to clinical effectiveness within the Trust. The department is committed to CPD and moving the governments initiatives forward.
Main duties of the job
The post is to support our front of house Integrated Therapy Team, consisting of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The IAT/OPAL team work within the Emergency Department, AMU, OAU (Older Persons Assessment and Liaison) and Clinical Decisions Unit. The team work to a 7-day working rota between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00 pm. There is some flexibility within the rota following discussion with the team leads.
You should be enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic and a team player. Ideally the successful post holder will have experience of community services and Discharge to Assess Pathways. You will be supported by a team leader and you will have opportunities to supervise less experienced staffand students.
Good IT, written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise with a wide range of health care professionals, inpatient and community as well as patients and their carers.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- BSc /Msc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC - Health Professionals Council Registration
- CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- RCOT membership
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS post graduate clinical experience
- Post graduate experience in a band 5 role that has included rotations to different specialties
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision and education of non qulaified staff, students, apprentices or assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the working of community therapy services
- Involvement with audit and research
- Member of Department/Trust groups e.g Health and Safety, Moving & Handling etc.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Good time management skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills - clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competent I.T skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and it's implications for practice
- Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Awareness of the political/national situation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service delivery needs over 7 days in the Acute trust and the Community settings
- Ability to work to a high standard in a range of teams
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- BSc /Msc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC - Health Professionals Council Registration
- CPD Portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- RCOT membership
- Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS post graduate clinical experience
- Post graduate experience in a band 5 role that has included rotations to different specialties
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Supervision and education of non qulaified staff, students, apprentices or assistants
Desirable
- Knowledge of the working of community therapy services
- Involvement with audit and research
- Member of Department/Trust groups e.g Health and Safety, Moving & Handling etc.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Good time management skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills - clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Competent I.T skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and it's implications for practice
- Well developed contemporary theoretical underpinning knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Awareness of the political/national situation
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexibility to meet service delivery needs over 7 days in the Acute trust and the Community settings
- Ability to work to a high standard in a range of teams
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
