Job summary
Join MFT as an Occupational Therapist where we’re proud to empower our patients to achieve their goals & enjoy life to the full. Come and work at Trafford General Hospital part of the Manchester Foundation Trust family where the Stroke Therapy team is looking forward to welcoming you. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who wants to continue to develop their skills working in Stroke Rehabilitation.
With a commitment to multi-disciplinary working to achieve the best possible care to our stroke patients, you’ll join a dedicated integrated therapy team alongside physiotherapists, speech & language therapists, and Rehabilitation Assistants delivering care on an inpatient stroke unit.
You will benefit from working in our multi professional team who are specialists in the field of stroke rehabilitation with a commitment to ensuring that our care supports patients to meet their goals. Our dynamic team provides plenty of opportunity for learning and development and you will also benefit from working alongside an AHP Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Importantly, with a recognised degree in occupational therapy or equivalent & registered with the Health & Care Professionals Council, you’ll monitor & review occupational therapy care plans against outcome measures & adjust care plans to facilitate achievement of goals.
With strong organisational, planning & prioritisation skills, you’ll maintain accurate & comprehensive records of assessment & treatment in line with British Association of Occupational Therapy national standards & local policy.
You’ll effectively examine & assess patients stroke patients, identifying their problems & needs ensuring that medical, psychological, social, environmental & cultural factors are taken in to account.
What’s more, with a flexible attitude & the ability to adapt, you’ll maintain a calm & professional approach to all duties including participating in a weekend and bank holiday rota.
It goes without saying, as a naturally empathetic individual with excellent communication & interpersonal skills, you’ll build rapport & demonstrate compassion towards patients & carers, providing effective advice to individuals during difficult circumstances.
Finally, as a problem solver, with well-developed concentration & analytical skills, you’ll utilise examination & assessment findings to competently plan & carry out realistic programmes of treatment from a range of therapeutic options appropriate to each patient using evidence-based practice in stroke.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSC Honours degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
- State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Involvement in special interest group
- Registered member of the British Association of Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post
- Specialist knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and treatment technique
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g. Manual Handling, College of Occupational Therapists/Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/Ethics, Health and Safety, Infection Control, CPR, Equality and Diversity
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of supervision of students and assistants
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in-service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
Desirable
- Previous experience at this level
- Evidence of participation in research
- To have attended a clinical educators course
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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