Occupational Therapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Manchester is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Services at Wythenshawe Hospital. The ideal candidate will have extensive post-graduate experience and excellent communication skills. This role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on therapeutic assessments, discharge planning, and supervising junior team members, working flexible hours in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive team environment

Commitment to health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Required experience in community services and Discharge to Assess Pathways.
• Ability to work on a 7-day rota with flexible hours.
• Experience supervising team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on assessments and treatments.
• Conduct therapeutic assessments and implement discharge planning.
• Supervise junior team members and participate in service development.

Skills

Good IT skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Post-graduate experience in Occupational Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Services at Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

The position is based at Wythenshawe Hospital, a large teaching hospital for Manchester University's Medical School. This is an excellent opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with extensive post-graduate experience who has completed their basic rotations and is looking to expand their clinical and non-clinical skills.

The role covers maternity leave within our front-of-house Integrated Therapy Team, comprising Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The IAT/OPAL Team operates across Emergency Department, AMU/OAU (Older Persons Assessment and Liaison), and Clinical Decisions Unit, working a 7-day rota between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, with some flexibility following discussions with team leads.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and a team player. Experience in community services and Discharge to Assess Pathways is desirable. You will be supported by a team leader and will have opportunities to supervise team members and students.

Essential skills include good IT, written, and verbal communication skills, as the role involves liaising with a wide range of healthcare professionals from inpatient and community settings.

Main duties include:

1. Collaborating with our multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Rehabilitation Assistants on AMU, SDEC, and ED.
2. Conducting therapeutic assessments and treatments.
3. Discharge planning, ordering essential equipment, and completing referrals to community services to support safe and timely discharges and future admission avoidance.
4. Supporting and supervising junior team members and students.
5. Participating in training, service development, and clinical meetings with a flexible attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, with a turnover exceeding £3 billion. We are committed to creating an integrated health and social care system for over 1 million patients annually, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond.

We promote collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 staff to pursue ambitious goals. Our digital initiatives, including the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022, aim to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and operational effectiveness.

As a major academic research and education provider, we support high-quality research programs. We are also dedicated to sustainability through our Green Plan.

At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development, and prioritizing your health and wellbeing. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.