Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Community Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Manchester is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team. This role involves delivering advanced clinical expertise in rehabilitation, managing complex cases, and ensuring safe patient discharges. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in community settings. The position offers competitive hourly rates, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive hourly rate

Professional development opportunities

Varied working environments

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex discharge planning and rehabilitation.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex occupational therapy assessments.
• Develop and evaluate tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies.
• Lead and support complex patient caseload management.

Skills

Advanced clinical expertise

Rehabilitation techniques

Assessment and evaluation

Team collaboration

Complex discharge planning

Education

Relevant Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Community Team

Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Community Team
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Full Time/Part Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering advanced clinical expertise to adults in community settings. You will focus on rehabilitation, functional independence, complex discharge planning, and long-term condition management, all within one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Perks and Benefits

Full Time/Part Time: Benefit from flexible working hours that accommodate your lifestyle.

Competitive Hourly Rate: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate with potential long-term stability.

Varied Working Environments: Gain experience across a range of community settings, ensuring a dynamic and engaging working week.

Professional Development: Build a diverse clinical portfolio and strengthen your expertise through exposure to complex cases.

Work-Life Balance: Locum work offers the freedom and flexibility needed to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional life.

What You Will Do

Complete specialist and highly complex occupational therapy assessments in patients’ homes, clinics, and wider community settings.

Develop, deliver, and evaluate tailored rehabilitation and treatment plans.

Provide expert guidance on complex conditions including neurological diagnoses, frailty, orthopaedics, mental health needs, long-term conditions, and palliative care.

Lead on moving and handling strategies, equipment provision, and home adaptations.

Support safe, timely hospital discharge through community-based follow-up and liaison with acute teams.

Manage a caseload of complex patients, prioritising clinical need and service capacity.

Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, social workers, nurses, GPs, and voluntary sector partners.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and carry out joint assessments.

Identify, assess, and elevate safeguarding concerns appropriately.

Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and appraisals for Band 5/6 Occupational Therapists, assistants, and students.

Lead and contribute to clinical audits, service reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.

Support the development of pathways for community rehabilitation, reablement, and intermediate care.

Deliver training and teaching sessions to multidisciplinary colleagues and external partners.

Contribute to shaping service priorities, promoting efficient innovative practice.

Engage in research, evidence-based practice, and implementation of national clinical guidelines.

Support digital innovation including virtual assessments and remote interventions where appropriate.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policy.

Ensure all practice meets HCPC standards and aligns with current national guidance.

Maintain specialist knowledge through ongoing professional development.

Adhere to policies relating to infection control, safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, and equality.

Living and Working in Manchester

Manchester offers an exciting blend of culture, history, and innovation. With a renowned arts scene, extensive shopping districts, and a thriving food and entertainment sector, the city provides endless opportunities to enjoy life outside of work. With the Peak District and other countryside escapes close by, Manchester combines the energy of urban living with easy access to nature.

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