Occupational Therapist

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to work on the Acute Medical Unit and support the OPAL unit, helping optimise patient flow and inpatients' mobility.

The role involves senior clinical decision making, supervising junior staff, and contributing to audits, with a focus on safe discharges and maintaining a high quality therapy service across AMU and OPAL.

Qualifications

• 5 years post-qualification experience at band 6 level or above.
• Experience managing staff.
• Audit experience desirable.
• Experience of working across AMU/OPAL or similar multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with complex discharges and provide senior clinical decision making in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Lead junior staff through supervision and contribute to maintaining a high-quality therapy service.
• Involve in audits and promote early mobilisation and independence for inpatients on AMU.
• Collaborate with OPAL unit to ensure good patient flow and timely discharges.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Auditing

Education

5 years post-qualification experience at band 6 level or above

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a band 7 Occupational Therapist to work on our Acute Medical Unit and also supporting flow through our OPAL unit. This is an opportunity for the successful applicant to support the excellent work that is already happening on AMU and to support the therapy team on the OPAL unit.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role include, supporting the team with complex discharges and providing senior decision making in a fast paced clinical environment. The therapy team works in a generic way with single assessments from an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.

This post will involve clinical supervision for junior staff, maintenance of a high quality therapy service, where patients are seen on the day of admission and discharge planning starts on the day of admission. The role will also involve linking in with a supporting the therapists on the OPAL unit to ensure good flow and timely discharges from the OPAL unit.

The postholder will also be expected to get involved in audits and build in the the existing great work that the therapy team has developed around 'Promoting early mobilisation and independence in Inpatients on AMU'.

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.

Details

• Date posted: 29 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 349-CSS-8367821-RL3
• Job locations: north manchester general hospital, Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, M8 5RB, United Kingdom

Essential

• 5 years post qualification experience, at band 6 level or above
• Post qualification experience and experience of managing staff

Desirable

• Audit experience, supervisory experience at band 6 level or above
• Post qualification experience

Contact

Professional Lead for Medicine, AMU and OPAL: Nicolas Young, [e-mail], 01617202894

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals are encouraged to apply for this post.