Opportunity to work in a dynamic community setting, directly impacting patients' lives and helping them regain independence.
Receive comprehensive training and supervision from experienced Occupational Therapists, enhancing personal and professional development.
Independently manage your own caseload, allowing for a flexible and autonomous work environment.
Be part of a large and reputable NHS Trust, offering extensive support, resources, and career advancement opportunities.
Engage in collaborative working with a multidisciplinary team, fostering teamwork and shared learning experiences.
Contribute to the integration of healthcare services, enhancing the quality of care provided to a diverse patient population.
Participate in innovative projects and initiatives, such as the Green Plan and digital transformation, promoting sustainable and efficient healthcare practices.
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Rehab Assistant to join the Assessment Team in Trafford, ideally suited for someone experienced in community work with equipment or adaptations. The role involves managing a personal caseload, providing support with fitting equipment, training patients and caregivers on safe usage, and conducting joint visits with specialists. The assistant will work under the guidance of an Occupational Therapist to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and maintain independence, as well as participate in team activities, service developments, and administrative tasks related to therapeutic equipment.
This position offers the chance to develop specialized skills in a significant NHS Trust, which serves a diverse population across multiple hospitals and community services. The Trust is committed to integrated healthcare, innovation, and sustainability while fostering a culture of inclusivity and offering equal opportunities for career advancement. Interested candidates can reach out to Anne Stoddart for more information regarding the role.
This position offers the chance to develop specialized skills in a significant NHS Trust, which serves a diverse population across multiple hospitals and community services. The Trust is committed to integrated healthcare, innovation, and sustainability while fostering a culture of inclusivity and offering equal opportunities for career advancement. Interested candidates can reach out to Anne Stoddart for more information regarding the role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience of working in the community, with equipment and/or adaptations, to be part of the Assessment Team in Trafford.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload working in peoples own homes . This will include working under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to support equipment fitting, training patients and informal carers in the safe use of equipment and adaptations, liaison with other staff groups, administration tasks and undertaking joint visits with specialist companies.
You will receive training and supervision to develop your skills specific to this patient group and job role.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anne Stoddart Job title: Senior practitioner Email address: Telephone number:
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload working in peoples own homes . This will include working under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist to support equipment fitting, training patients and informal carers in the safe use of equipment and adaptations, liaison with other staff groups, administration tasks and undertaking joint visits with specialist companies.
You will receive training and supervision to develop your skills specific to this patient group and job role.
- Enable patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals, by assisting them in the use and practice of skills essential to regain or maintain independence and quality of life in the community setting
- Independently carry out visits to patient’s homes, deliver and fit equipment as recommended and complete specific rehabilitation tasks.
- To work as an integral member of the team, participating in designated meetings and service developments
- Be responsible for designated administrative duties, general stocktaking, maintenance and storage of therapeutic equipment.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anne Stoddart Job title: Senior practitioner Email address: Telephone number:
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