Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our intermediate care team.
This will provide you with excellent opportunities to develop a wide range of clinical and professional skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out holistic Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions, considering the persons physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs. You will work on the intermediate care unit. You will work with the MDT to achieve patients rehabilitation goals, facilitating discharge home or to appropriate settings.
You will be supervised and supported by highly skilled and experienced therapists and work collaboratively with the MDT. The Therapy Department strives for continuous service improvement and professional development is supported. We have a comprehensive preceptorship programme and place great importance upon training and supporting all members of our team.
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
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Car driver and able to use own vehicle for work purposes
Registration
Essential
- Member of the HCPC
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma or Masters in Occupational Therapy
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at undergraduate level including managing medical, surgical, neurological and mental health conditions.
- Good written communication skills
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of CPD
- An understanding of CPD
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills demonstrating knowledge of medical, surgical, neurological and mental health conditions
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within the role
Desirable
- Undergraduate experience gained in both a hospital and a community NHS setting
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Contracted hours to be worked over 5 shifts per week). The application deadline is 15 Jul 2026.
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