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Specialist Occupational TherapistinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustFollow Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to support and empower older patients in regaining their independence after acute illness.
Position within a multidisciplinary team, allowing for collaborative patient care and professional growth.
Autonomous management of a varied caseload, enhancing leadership and clinical skills.
Access to continuous professional development opportunities and support in advanced training.
Engagement in service development initiatives, contributing to the evolution of therapy services at OPAL House.
Involvement in educating and supervising junior staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and development.
A role in a large, innovative NHS Trust that values sustainability, research, and modernized healthcare practices.
The Specialist Occupational Therapist position at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust involves supporting older patients transitioning from acute care to their homes, primarily within OPAL House at Wythenshawe Hospital. The successful candidate will conduct occupational therapy assessments and treatments aimed at restoring functional independence and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing. This role requires managing a diverse caseload, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing supervision and training to junior staff and students. Additionally, the therapist will contribute to service development and participate in clinical reasoning and peer review sessions.

Candidates should possess strong assessment and treatment skills, especially in frailty and acute medicine, and will be supported in their ongoing professional development. The organisation emphasises a culture of inclusion, opportunities for research, and the use of a digital framework to enhance clinical quality and operational effectiveness. The position offers a chance to work in one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and fostering an innovative and sustainable healthcare environment.
Opportunity to support and empower older patients in regaining their independence after acute illness.
Position within a multidisciplinary team, allowing for collaborative patient care and professional growth.
Autonomous management of a varied caseload, enhancing leadership and clinical skills.
Access to continuous professional development opportunities and support in advanced training.
Engagement in service development initiatives, contributing to the evolution of therapy services at OPAL House.
Involvement in educating and supervising junior staff and students, fostering a culture of learning and development.
A role in a large, innovative NHS Trust that values sustainability, research, and modernized healthcare practices.

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