We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care service, working across community and hospital pathways to support people to regain independence and return home safely.
This is a great opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapist to develop their skills within a supportive, forward-thinking team. You’ll manage your own caseload , completing assessments, delivering interventions , and working closely with colleagues across health and social care to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.
You’ll be supported to grow as an autonomous practitioner, with access to regular supervision , peer suppor t, and development opportunities tailored to your experience. For those earlier in their career, this offers a strong foundation to build confidence and clinical skills ; for more experienced Band 5s, there are opportunities to further develop clinical expertise and contribute to service development and support improvements in pathways .
We’re a team that values learning, collaboration , and doing the right thing for people - and we’re looking for someone who shares that approach.
If you’re passionate about promoting independence, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a friendly, supportive team where you can really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Intermediate Care service, you will manage a varied clinical caseload, supporting people to regain independence and achieve safe and timely discharge from hospital or community pathways.
In this role, you will:
Manage your own caseload
Carry out holistic assessments and identify needs and risks
Plan and deliver person-centred interventions
Work closely with the wider team to support discharge and flow
Prioritise work and respond to changing demand
Keep clear, accurate clinical records
Delegate appropriately to therapy assistants and support their development
We are looking for someone who:
Is motivated, compassionate and committed to promoting independence
Has strong communication skills and is confident working with patients, carers and professionals
Can manage their own workload and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and a willingness to learn and develop
Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to service delivery
Is flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the service
You’ll play a key role in supporting people at a critical point in their recovery, making a real difference to outcomes and helping people return to what matters most to them.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS Trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
