Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Completion of broad range of undergraduate placements
- Experience
Evidence of undergraduate CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
- Qualifications
Degree or equivalent
- Qualifications
HCPC
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to underpin relevant clinical skills and clinical reasoning
- Knowledge & Skills
Clinical governance, quality, audit and risk assessment
- Knowledge & Skills
Computer skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Effective team working
- Knowledge & Skills
Experience of liaison with other professionals and partnership working
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to use effective clinical reasoning
- Knowledge & Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to demonstrate organisational skills including time management, prioritising and the ability to complete a task.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work autonomously within code of practice with peer support.
- Knowledge & Skills
To have an understanding of and adhere to relevant Trust policies and procedures including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work over 7 days
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to travel across the Northern Care Alliance sites and community to meet patient need, access training and attend meetings
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Undergraduate experience in Acute Medical setting
- Qualifications
Memberhsip of BAOT
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of role of audit and evidence based practice
Job overview
You will carry out holistic Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment interventions, considering the persons physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs. You will work in a variety of settings across acute and community settings including vascular ,colorectal, medicine, orthopaedics, trauma, IMC and stroke . You will work with the MDT to achieve patients rehabilitation goals, facilitating discharge home or to appropriate rehabilitation settings.
You will be supervised and supported by highly skilled and experienced Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists and work collaboratively with the MDT. The Occupational 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.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the Band 5 rotation scheme within Oldham Hospital Hospital, IMC and stroke at Fairfield General Hospital
- 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.
The service operates over seven days and as such some weekend working is required as part of the role.
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/
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Rotational Occupational Therapist with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, 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 Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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