Job summary
Hospital @ Home a 7 day service. This role entails working some weekends, bank holidays and shift work on a rota basis. The post involves working within the community, delivering holistic assessments & interventions to patients in their own homes/ place of residence to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Independent travel within the local geographical area to deliver the role is essential.
With the above in mind, you must have experience of working in the NHS and in community services. The successful candidate should have at least 3 years post registration experience and have the ability to assume a Team Lead role. The Team Lead role is integral to providing adequate leadership to support the multidisciplinary team and to ensure service development in line with Urgent care requirements. Previous leadership experience would be beneficial for the ideal post holder.
The clinician will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical skills in occupational therapy, will be experienced in administering person-centred assessments, as well as implementing and evaluating occupational therapy interventions in a fast paces working environment. You must have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and senior clinical input for the South Manchester H@H Service. T
As a Band 7 practitioner working with this high level of autonomy, but within agreed guidelines, you will initiate history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. To make onward referrals to other services and or agencies for individuals with ongoing needs. Provide leadership, education and support to other team members through promotion of innovative strategies to manage change and improve service delivery.
The post holder will provide highly specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of care within the service and also in the wider community and across the acute / community interface. They have a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to well-being.
Work collaboratively with the MCR services, NWAS, Primary Health Care Teams, Neighbourhood Teams, Social Care and Voluntary sectors to ensure patients can be managed safely at home to avoid an unnecessary hospital admission.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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, please contact the manager named below.
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.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT 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, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- Clinical Educator
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration NHS OR SIMILAR HEALTHCARE SETTING experience
- Strong experience at Band 6 working in Community services
- Experienced in providing clinical leadership and problem solving.
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex and long term conditions.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and application of assessment and interventions relevant to physical disabilites
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise own workload
- Experience and ability to work as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation and protocols within Intermediate Care Crisis response
- Previous experience at Senior level
Personal Aptibutes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
- Full license and access to car
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training to other members of the team
- Ability to work in unpredictable environment e,g, manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of CPD
- Health Professions Council Registration
Desirable
- Member of BAOT
- Clinical Educator
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration NHS OR SIMILAR HEALTHCARE SETTING experience
- Strong experience at Band 6 working in Community services
- Experienced in providing clinical leadership and problem solving.
- Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex and long term conditions.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in change management
- Evidence of involvement in policy and practice changes arising from audit
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and application of assessment and interventions relevant to physical disabilites
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise own workload
- Experience and ability to work as part of a broad multi-disciplinary team
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of current legislation and protocols within Intermediate Care Crisis response
- Previous experience at Senior level
Personal Aptibutes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change
- Clinical reasoning skills / knowledge underpinning clinical skills specific to clinical area.
- Full license and access to car
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training to other members of the team
- Ability to work in unpredictable environment e,g, manage crisis and reorganise workload at short notice.
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).
