Community Occupational Therapist - Hospital Home | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	05 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£47,810 - £54,710 Per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 February 2026
Location:	Manchester, M23 9XD
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7666159/349-LCO-7666159-RL3-MGR

Summary

Hospital @ Home a 7 day service. This role entails working some weekends, bank holidays and shift work on a rota basis. The post involves working within the community, delivering holistic assessments & interventions to patients in their own homes/ place of residence to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital. Independent travel within the local geographical area to deliver the role is essential.

With the above in mind, you must have experience of working in the NHS and in community services. The successful candidate should have at least 3 years post registration experience and have the ability to assume a Team Lead role. The Team Lead role is integral to providing adequate leadership to support the multidisciplinary team and to ensure service development in line with Urgent care requirements. Previous leadership experience would be beneficial for the ideal post holder.

The clinician will be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical skills in occupational therapy, will be experienced in administering person-centred assessments, as well as implementing and evaluating occupational therapy interventions in a fast paces working environment. You must have a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current HCPC registration.

The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and senior clinical input for the South Manchester H@H Service. T

As a Band 7 practitioner working with this high level of autonomy, but within agreed guidelines, you will initiate history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of a range of care interventions for patients presenting with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. To make onward referrals to other services and or agencies for individuals with ongoing needs. Provide leadership, education and support to other team members through promotion of innovative strategies to manage change and improve service delivery.

The post holder will provide highly specialist knowledge and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of care within the service and also in the wider community and across the acute / community interface. They have a fundamental role in the delivery of high standards of care, ensuring an environment that is conducive to well-being.

Work collaboratively with the MCR services, NWAS, Primary Health Care Teams, Neighbourhood Teams, Social Care and Voluntary sectors to ensure patients can be managed safely at home to avoid an unnecessary hospital admission.

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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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 4 Feb 2026

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