Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist – Band 5 (Intermediate Care Service)
About the Role
We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our Intermediate Care service, covering community and hospital pathways. This role provides an opportunity for newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists to develop clinically within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You’ll manage your own caseload, conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and working with health and social care teams to help people regain independence and return home safely. The team prioritises autonomy, ongoing learning, and service improvements, offering structured supervision, peer support, and career development opportunities tailored to your experience.
Ideal candidates are passionate about promoting independence, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and enjoy contributing to a proactive, values-driven team.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage a diverse clinical caseload to support patients regain independence and facilitate safe discharge from hospital or community pathways.
- Conduct holistic assessments and identify patient needs and risks.
- Plan and deliver person-centred interventions to maximise recovery.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals (and caregivers) to optimise discharge planning and service flow.
- Prioritise tasks efficiently while adapting to fluctuating demand.
- Maintain accurate and clear clinical records.
- Delegate appropriately to therapy assistants, supervising their development and performance.
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Requirements & Skills
We’re looking for an individual who:
- Is motivated, compassionate, and committed to enabling independence at critical recovery stages.
- Possesses strong communication skills, working effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Can manage workload independently, prioritise tasks, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning with a willingness to learn and progress.
- Thrives in team-based settings, contributing positively to service delivery and innovation.
- Is flexible and adaptable, ready to evolve in line with service demands.
Why Join Us?
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves more than one million people across Greater Manchester, delivering high-quality hospital and community care in Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford.
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As a large NHS Trust, we are committed to enhancing public health standards through:
- Strategic collaboration with local authorities and partners.
- A culture grounded in three core values: Care, Appreciate, Inspire.
Members of our team (20,000+ colleagues) play a vital role in saving and improving lives.
Career & Benefits
- A ** fulfilling role** with flexibility and purpose.
- Opportunity to develop clinically, with ongoing mentorship and leadership options.
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- Excellent annual leave entitlement (over 24 days plus bank holidays).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Protected time for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.
Next Steps
For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
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Lauren Prophet (Occupational Therapy Lead)
- Email: L.Prophet@Bury.gov.uk
- Telephone: 07356 125 079
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Fauve Syers (AHP Lead & Principal Occupational Therapist)
- Email: fauve.syers@nca.nhs.uk / s.point@bury.gov.uk
- Further details available in our Candidate Information Pack.
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