Occupational therapist

Job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

We have 2 fantastic opportunities available right now, one within the Stroke Unit and one within Rehab. Either role can be worked full time or part time/job share. These roles are at Senior level so entry level applicants will not be considered. Both roles are a great opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to step into their next stage of their career in a leadership role.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.

To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.

To be able to carry out comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of impairments

Driving innovation through audit, research, and the adoption of best practices.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.

Working closely alongside other Professionals such as Physiotherapists.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.

HCPC registration

HIVE and community equipment services but not essential

Discharge planning and pathways experience

Experience working within the Community setting or Inpatients

Rehabilitation/Stroke experience is essential for this role.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students & apprentices

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £20.15 an hour
• Contract: Locum
• Duration: 1 years
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: M0042-26-0233
• Job locations: Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, M33 4GT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.

We have 2 fantastic opportunities available right now, one within the Stroke Unit and one within Rehab. Either role can be worked full time or part time/job share. These roles are at Senior level so entry level applicants will not be considered. Both roles are a great opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to step into their next stage of their career in a leadership role.

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.

.To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision

Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.

To be able to carry out comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of impairments

Driving innovation through audit, research, and the adoption of best practices.

Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.

Working closely alongside other Professionals such as Physiotherapists.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

A degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy.

HCPC registration

HIVE and community equipment services but not essential

Discharge planning and pathways experience

Experience working within the Community setting or Inpatients

Rehabilitation/Stroke experience is essential for this role.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of occupational therapy students & apprentices

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications

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