Intermediate Care Occupational Therapist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	24 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 January 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 2XA
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7668563/349-LCO-7668563

Summary

We are looking to recruit an innovative, enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to be part of a lively and dynamic multi-professional, multi-agency integrated team comprising of health and social care staff.

The post-holder will triage, assess, implement, plan, and evaluate the delivery of direct patient care as an independent practitioner relevant to their Band. Working as a practitioner within a multi-disciplinary / multi-agency service they will support patient flow out of our D2A Pathway 1, Crisis Response and Community Beds and provide continuation of therapy intervention and rehabilitation for patients in the community and across the inpatient intermediate care beds.

This is an exciting time to join our South Manchester Community Response team which is part of our Manchester Community Response Service.

Working as an integral part of this MDT you will facilitate timely discharge from an acute hospital or community beds and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and pathways of care. Being part of the Discharge to Assess process you will liaise with colleagues across all sectors to arrange appropriate support in the community and will managing a caseload of patients ensuring a high standard of Occupational Therapy provision.

You must have experience of working within the NHS or an equivalent service and it would be desirable that you have experience of working in a rehabilitation or community setting. You are able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical skills in Occupational Therapy, you are experienced in person-centered assessments, as well as developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care. You must have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and be eligible for HCPC Registration.

In return we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills where appropriate.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.




This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Jan 2026

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