Specialist Occupational Therapist

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health trust in Manchester seeks a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work across various specialties, including Major Trauma and Rehabilitation, while being supported by experienced professionals. You will play a vital role in patient care, utilizing your assessment and treatment skills, and will have opportunities for professional growth through continuous development programs. Join a collaborative environment that champions inclusivity and aims to improve healthcare quality for the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care and service development.
• Use assessment, treatment, and discharge planning skills effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work across specialties in Major Trauma, Amputee Rehabilitation, and more.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to service development.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Holistic Care

Team Collaboration

Supervision

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

CPD Certifications

Tools

Electronic Patient Record System

Job description

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We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists who want to continue to develop their skills within a busy and innovative trust. We currently have an opportunity to join our band 6 rotation across Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) and Trafford General Hospital.

Our Band 6 rotation role gives you the opportunity to work across specialties in the MRI including Major Trauma, Amputee Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Surgery and Acute Medical specialties. On our Trafford site there are rotations in Intermediate Neuro Rehabilitation and Orthopaedics.

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.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Merryn Turner Job title: Clinical lead Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 276 4636

Senior Specialist OT Sharon Farndell 0161 276 4846

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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