Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - OT Assessment Team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Band 7 Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join the Community Equipment and Adaptations Service in Trafford. The role involves managing a complex caseload, delivering specialist assessments and equipment provisions to enable independence at home and in the community.

There is a focus on supervision of junior staff and students, with opportunities for professional development and leadership in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 7 Senior Practitioner OT.
• Ability to travel across Trafford Borough for home visits.
• Supervision of junior staff and students is required.
• Lead complex cases and liaise with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional and risk assessments for service users with complex needs.
• Prescribe and evaluate specialist equipment and adaptations to maximise function.
• Act as an expert resource, providing guidance and supervision to junior OTs and support staff.
• Lead complex cases, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritise work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Contribute to service development and audits to ensure evidence-based practice.
• Deliver training and education on equipment use and safe moving and handling.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about enabling independence? Trafford Local Care Organisation is looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 7 Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Community Equipment and Adaptations Service.

You will manage a complex caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning to provide highly specialist assessments and interventions for service users with diverse and complex needs. Your work will focus on the provision of specialist equipment and major adaptations to help people live safely and independently in their own homes and local community.

We are committed to providing high quality patient care and to educating and developing our staff. Our teams are friendly and offer a supportive environment in which to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. Supervision, appraisal and professional development opportunities are provided and CPD is actively supported and encouraged.

Supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Occupational Therapy students is integral to the role.

The post is part time 0.6WTE between Monday - Friday and requires ability to travel across Trafford Borough to undertake home visits. Confirmed working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive functional and risk assessments for service users with complex needs.
• Prescribe and evaluate specialist equipment and environmental adaptations to maximise function and independence.
• Act as an expert resource for the team, providing clinical guidance and supervision to junior OTs and support staff.
• Take a lead role in complex cases, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, including Trafford Council.
• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively to meet service priorities and deadlines.
• Contribute to service development and audits to ensure a responsive and evidence-based service.
• Deliver training and education to colleagues, service users, and carers on equipment use and safe moving and handling techniques

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.

As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.

MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.

Join us to make a lasting impact—help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Sloan Job title: Clinical Lead Service Manager - OT Assessment Team Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07890908993