# Occupational therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Professionals Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/85bb6ffe-3bab-43d9-bb63-79b83b39f87a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist/85bb6ffe-3bab-43d9-bb63-79b83b39f87a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Professionals Limited - **Town:** Southampton - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £20.15 an hour - **Contract type:** Locum - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-12-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T15:17:02.700Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0042-26-0233?employerCode=M0042 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/M0042-26-0233/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=M0042-26-0233 ## Job Content ### 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 #INDAHP ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Occupational Therapy Degree - HCPC Registration ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.