Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their Medical Team. This role involves working across various Acute Medical specialties and contributing to patient care improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised occupational therapy degree and demonstrate experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and patient assessment. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post.
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and treatment techniques.
• Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work across Acute Medical specialties including Haematology and Renal.
• Develop and improve patient therapy services within the team.
• Contribute to a weekend service and peer group.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment skills

Holistic approach

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Recognised BSC Honours degree in occupational therapy or equivalent

State registration via Health and Care Professions Council

Registered member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Specialist Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 11 November 2025

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who wants to continue to develop their skills within an acute, innovative trust. We currently have an opportunity to join our busy Medical Team at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)

This role gives you the opportunity to work across Acute Medical specialties including Haematology, Renal, Gastro, Medicine for Older People and Frailty Unit,

Main duties of the job

You will be working in our multi professional teams which are led by highly specialist Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

You will demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care, joint therapy working and service development. Your will use your assessment, treatment, and discharge planning skills.

You will be involved in the development of the services you are based in,

You will supervise junior staff and students.

You will be encouraged to consolidate your knowledge and develop your clinical and non-clinical skills through CPD within supportive team environments.

You will receive regular supervision and be part of an active band 6 peer group.

You will contribute to a weekend service.

About us

We are one of the largest NHS Trusts In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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 for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Recognised BSC Honours degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
• Registered member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and experience

• Postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post
• Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and treatment technique
• Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. Manual Handling, College of Occupational Therapists/Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development
• Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of supervision of students and assistants
• Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in-service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
• Previous experience at this level
• Evidence of participation in research
• To have attended a clinical educators course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata)