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Job overview
Discover a place where ambitions burn brighter and career opportunities are there for the taking.
A place where outstanding services combine with dedicated teams to deliver the highest quality service to the people of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. A place full of passion, knowledge and skill, where vibrant, engaged and motivated individuals are supported and empowered to succeed.
Join us as a fixed term rotational band 5 Occupational Therapist and create a future you can be truly proud of - as part of the Northern Care Alliance. Because, this is that place.
Main duties of the job
Our rotations:
- Medicine (including respiratory and the acute medical unit)
- Orthopaedics (elective)
- Acute Stroke
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Emergency Department - AHP Team
Supporting our patients:
- Participate in the Band 5 rotation scheme within Fairfield General Hospital in Bury .
- Provide autonomous assessments and interventions, for own designated caseload of patients; with support and supervision for more complex needs.
- Maintain clinical responsibility for own caseload and that of delegated tasks.
- Be aware of your own limitations and competency, seeking senior support when required.
- Provide support and training for junior staff and students.
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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Rotational 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 Secondment: 7 months. The application deadline is 02 Jun 2026.
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