Job summary
Manchester Local Care Organisation Community Services provide high quality multi-disciplinary care for the residents of Manchester. The aim being to provide patient focused evidenced based care, working with patients and their families to achieve their goals to maximise safety and function within their own environments. We work across two pathways, the newly refurbished intermediate care unit at Willowbank Lodge which is a 23 bedded facility, and also the Central Home pathway team.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a band 5, Occupational Therapist to join the team on a 9 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team to deliver evidenced based interventions to maximise patients safety and functional abilities.
To provide assessments to understanding the patients functional performance and prescribe equipment/ make recommendations for support to address limitations within patients home environments including residential care settings.
To prescribe and deliver home rehabilitation programs as appropriate to patients needs
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, work well as part of a team and be motivated to deliver high quality patient care. As care is delivered predominantly in patients homes for the community rotations you will need to be able to travel across the area independently to complete home visits.
The successful candidate will benefit from rotating between the two areas Home pathway & Willowbank bed base. The service is dedicated to supporting the development of all of their staff and the successful candidate will benefit from the training opportunities that will be available to them.
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 experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Honours degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Desirable
- IT skills - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Further health related qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage caseload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to communicate and extract relevant information
- Ability to produce clear concise written information
- Time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Commitment to engage in CPD
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Awareness of relevant National guidance
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Experience in service development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience with relevant conditions
- Evidence of continuing professional development including relevant attendance at postgraduate courses and conferences within the clinical speciality
Desirable
- Previous Community experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Honours degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
Desirable
- IT skills - European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent
- Further health related qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage caseload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to communicate and extract relevant information
- Ability to produce clear concise written information
- Time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk
- Commitment to engage in CPD
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit
- Awareness of relevant National guidance
- Experience of supervision of assistants
- Experience in service development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience with relevant conditions
- Evidence of continuing professional development including relevant attendance at postgraduate courses and conferences within the clinical speciality
Desirable
- Previous Community experience
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).
