Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist
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With a recognised degree in occupational therapy or equivalent & registered with the Health and 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 and prioritisation skills, you’ll maintain accurate and comprehensive records of assessment and treatment in line with British Association of Occupational Therapy national standards and local policy.
You’ll effectively examine and assess patients, identifying their problems and needs ensuring that medical, psychological, social, environmental and cultural factors are taken in to account.
What’s more, with a flexible attitude and the ability to adapt working in different specialties & different environments, you’ll maintain a calm and professional approach to all duties participating in weekend rota.
It goes without saying, as a naturally empathetic individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll build rapport & demonstrate compassion towards patients and carers, providing effective advice to individuals during difficult circumstances.
Finally, as a problem solver, with well-developed concentration & analytical skills, you’ll utilise examination and assessment findings to competently plan and carry out realistic programs of treatment from a range of therapeutic options appropriate to each patient using evidence-based practice
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- To provide service to different clinical areas on a rotational basis working alongside MDT colleagues to assess, treat and discharge plan.
- To be responsible for own clinical caseload and support senior staff as required.
- To attend and participate in per group meetings and take responsibility for driving forward projects generated by these groups.
- Organise and attend appropriate meetings.
- To contribute to Service Developments with the team.
- Demonstrate effective and professional communication with all members of the MDT, patients, relatives and carers.
- Promote the role of the profession in the wider MDT.
- Support Rehabilitation Assistants and students as relevant to role.
- To actively maintain and develop your CPD, taking responsibility for your own learning to maintain professional standards including supervision and reflection.
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.
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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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sarah Khan
- Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address: sarah.khan5@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 2784846
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