Occupational Therapist - IMC Therapy

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Therapy Team in Oldham Community.  We need people who share our excitement, embrace different ways of working and are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting the NHS Long Term Plan, providing rehabilitation and safe discharge home.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing rehabilitation and planning discharges.  They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern Care Alliance.

The aim of the team is to provide holistic rehabilitation and timely discharge by promoting independence and a strength based approach.  The team works also works closely with community services to support the home first model.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within Intermediate care.  The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in intermediate care/rehabilitation or a similar field.  Excellent time management and advanced communication skills are required along with awareness and understanding of local, regional and national agendas in respect to Health & Social care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk