Occupational Therapist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 1JG
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7782502/349-LCO-7782502

Summary

Manchester Local Care Organisation Community Services provide high quality multi-disciplinary care for the residents of Manchester. The aim being to provide patient focused evidenced based care, working with patients and their families to achieve their goals to maximise safety and function within their own environments. We work across two settings including patients own homes and our newly refurbished Intermediate Care Unit at Willowbank Lodge to achieve this.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for band 5, rotational vacancy for an Occupational Therapist. The rotation currently covers 2 rotations which are our Intermediate Care Unit and or Homepathway Team.

Willowbank Intermediate care - Seven day service with shift pattern covering from 07:30 to 15:30 or 10:00 to 18:00

Home Pathway Team - Mon- Fri 08:00 -16:00

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced or newly qualified band 5 Occupational Therapists.

To work as part of a team to deliver evidenced based interventions to maximise patients safety and functional abilities.

To provide assessments to understanding the patients functional performance and prescribe equipment/ make recommendations for support to address limitations within patients home environments.

To prescribe and deliver rehabilitation programs as appropriate to patients needs

The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, specialist nurses, rehabilitation assistants and support workers (dependent on rotation). Social workers, General Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. This huge bank of knowledge makes the teams the perfect learning environment for anyone with a keen interest in these fields.

The successful candidate will have good communication skills, work well as part of a team and be motivated to deliver high quality patient care. As care is delivered predominantly in patients homes for the Homepathway rotation you will need to be able to travel across the area independently to complete home visits.

The successful candidate will benefit from rotating between the two services. The services are dedicated to supporting the development of all of their staff and the successful candidate will benefit from the training opportunities that will be available to them.


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 for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   


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This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026

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