Assistant Team Manager (Occupational Therapy)

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Occupational Therapy Service in Tameside. The role involves clinical supervision, assessing manual handling needs, and supporting service development. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a proactive attitude towards learning. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential. This position offers a permanent contract and competitive salary within the NHS framework.

Benefits

Authorized casual car user allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in integrated social and health care systems.
• Ability to assess manual handling needs and recommend adaptations.
• Car driver with own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision of Occupational Therapists.
• Hold a small caseload and assess manual handling needs.
• Support service development and audits as Assistant Team Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Manual handling

Clinical competence

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Contract Information

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 39 - £50,269 with a professional bar at Scale 37 - £48,226

Hours per Week: 36

Base Location: Wilshaw House, Wilshaw Lane, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 9QG

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly developing Occupational Therapy Service in Tameside. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist, ideally with experience in manual handling, aids and adaptations and learning disability.

As Occupational Therapists we are actively involved in integrated social and health care systems across the Tameside footprint. We work alongside Social Workers, District Nursing, Primary Care Nursing and other professionals to deliver best outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical supervision of Occupational Therapists and Sensory Rehabilitation Specialists.
• Hold a small caseload and assess the manual handling needs across community settings.
• Assess for equipment and adaptations to allow service users to live an independent and full life.
• Support service development, audits, policies and processes as an Assistant Team Manager.

About You

We are looking for a confident and experienced Occupational Therapist with enthusiasm, passion for learning and development, a great team player, and drive to be part of an exciting, rapidly developing service. The role requires clinical competence, leadership, and strong communication skills.

Car driver with own vehicle is essential.

This post carries an authorised casual car user allowance.

Equal Opportunity and EEO

We are an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything we do. We promise to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Contact

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 07712 717 746 or [e-mail]

Previous applicants need not apply.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.