Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Occupational Therapist Rotational

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Specialist Occupational Therapist Rotational
Fixed Terms: 12 months, 37.5 hours
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Band 6 rotation for a 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity commencing in November 2026. The successful candidate will work in two of the clinical rotations on offer (acute wards, outpatient settings, community neuro, and Discharge to Assess.) Rotations are 9 months in duration.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP’s across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire, and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time-critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of a committed team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dietitians, and Therapy Assistants delivering a service at Stepping Hill Hospital and in the Stockport community.
- Provide 12 month vacancy cover within two of the specialist areas on a 9-monthly basis within Stepping Hill Hospital and other Stockport Foundation Trust sites.
- Participate in CPD, clinical audit, and in-service training.
- Act as an autonomous practitioner, both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, and deliver treatment programs to patients in their care.
- Ensure the service demand is met with adequate cover via a 7-day rota, covering weekends and bank holidays.
- Support and develop Band 5 therapists within the team and act as a clinical educator to students.
- Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further their own and team’s clinical practice.
- Make recommendations to the clinical team leader for changes to practice. They may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.
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About Us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen. We believe that the best organizations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognizing those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.


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We recognize that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Catharine Thomas
- Job title: Assistant Directorate Manager Integrated Therapies
- Email address: catharine.thomas@stockport.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 419 5270
Cathy McKenna, Operational Pathway Lead
- Email: Catherine.Mckenna@stockport.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 419 5395
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