Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in England is seeking an Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant. You will support Occupational Therapists in patient assessments and ensuring safe discharges, requiring good communication skills and IT proficiency. Join a leading healthcare organization committed to quality care and diversity.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Confidence using IT equipment and the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an effective Occupational Therapy service under supervision.
• Assist with early patient assessment and contribute to discharges.
• Support Occupational Therapists in patient assessments and community visits.
• Communicate with ward teams and patients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proficiency with information technology

Job description

Overview

The Acute Occupational Therapy Team at Wythenshawe Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, team player to undertake the role of Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant. The post holder will work under the direction, guidance and supervision of the registered Occupational Therapists, to support the delivery of an effective Occupational Therapy service, undertake early patient assessment and provide safe and timely discharges.

The successful candidate will support the Occupational Therapists in completing patient assessments, ordering equipment, supporting community visits to support discharges, and communicating with ward teams, professionals, patients and their families or carers. The post holder should have good communication skills, both verbal and written, and be confident with IT equipment and using the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an effective Occupational Therapy service under supervision of registered Occupational Therapists.
• Assist with early patient assessment and contribute to safe and timely discharges.
• Support Occupational Therapists in completing patient assessments, ordering equipment, and facilitating community visits to aid discharges.
• Communicate with ward teams, other professionals, patients and their families or carers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency with information technology and basic IT equipment; confidence using the telephone.

About MFT and Opportunity

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates across multiple hospitals and community services in Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation and offer opportunities across a large, integrated health and social care system.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and to drive research and innovation through the introduction of Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a robust infrastructure to support high-quality research and development. We are also progressing our Green Plan to promote sustainability in healthcare.

Equality, Diversity and How to Apply

At MFT, we create a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development, and protect health and wellbeing as we care for others. Diversity matters: MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, email our resourcing team at [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025