Job overview
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their well-established Band 5 rotational scheme on a Fixed Term OR Secondment Contract. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their career in an innovative multi-professional therapy service gaining experience in the specialist areas of: Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Neuro-Rehabilitation, Specialist and Complex Medicine, Intermediate Care, Community Rehabilitation and Stroke.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and prioritisation skills and be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to support a 7 day service.
Regular formalised supervision is provided by experienced therapists who will support and encourage the development of clinical skills. There is regular in-service training, preceptorship and Band 5 support.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP’s across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time critical medications and time critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
Main duties of the job
Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a clinical therapeutic service to designated wards, outpatient clinics, intermediate and community services at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
- Attend relevant ward rounds/meetings such as whiteboards, and liaise with medical, paramedical, nursing, discharge and social work professionals as necessary.
- Act as a resource for therapeutic information and advice to other professionals.
- Assist with training and updating healthcare professionals, regarding evidence-based therapy, including giving lectures and informal talks.
- Collect all data necessary to meet local information requirements and as required by the Therapy service for monitoring.
- Participate in quality assurance programmes, and development and maintenance of service standards, policies & procedures.
- Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review.
- Work as a committed and effective member of the occupational therapy staff in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession.
- Maintain professional competence and expertise by keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working.
- Provide occupational therapy cover for other teams as necessary.
- Partake in the weekend service rota where applicable.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge across a range of specialities, underpinned by evidence
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application and practice.
- Awareness of audit and its role in clinical practice
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Awareness of Occupational Therapy equipment and intervention
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience across a range of specialities
- Working in a multi-professional environment
- Use of functional assessment and activity analysis.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Experience or understanding of discharge to assess.
- Prioritising and problem solving.
- Experience in practising a range of occupational therapy processes and proceedures
- Pro-active approach to self-development.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- State Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Access to own car with a valid driver’s license in order to travel across the locality of Stockport for domiciliary community working (or suitable alternative transport arrangements).
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This advert is for Rotational B5 Occupational Therapist with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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