Senior Occupational Therapist - AMU & OPAL Discharge Lead

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

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.