Occupational Therapist

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 can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications

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 can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, Cheshire

Manchester

M33 4GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Ascot Ave, Sale, Manchester, Cheshire

Manchester

M33 4GT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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 can be provided upon request.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of Relevant Qualifications

Qualifications

Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
• HCPC Registration