Job summary
Manchester
University NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking an experienced
Occupational Therapists to join their OT Assessment Team.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist input
for individuals with complex needs, primarily focusing on those with
neurological diagnoses. Working across the borough, you will deliver
high-quality care to clients in their homes, collaborating closely with
families, carers, and local authorities.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting assessments for complex equipment and
home adaptations to support client independence.
Collaborating with the council's adaptations
team for major adaptations referrals, including joint home visits.
Providing specialist care and interventions for
patients with neurological conditions.
Developing tailored care plans in partnership
with clients, their families, and carers.
Ensuring smooth communication between
multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conducting assessments for complex equipment and
home adaptations to support client independence.
Collaborating with the council's adaptations
team for major adaptations referrals, including joint home visits.
Providing specialist care and interventions for
patients with neurological conditions.
Developing tailored care plans in partnership
with clients, their families, and carers.
Ensuring smooth communication between
multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
- A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential, as this role involves borough-wide travel).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with clients with neurological diagnoses.
- Proven expertise in assessing and recommending complex equipment and adaptations.
- Ability to work effectively within the clients home environment and engage with families and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration.
- A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential, as this role involves borough-wide travel).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working with clients with neurological diagnoses.
- Proven expertise in assessing and recommending complex equipment and adaptations.
- Ability to work effectively within the clients home environment and engage with families and carers.
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).
