Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Adult Health and Social Care Community Therapy Team.This innovative post provides the opportunity to work as part of in integrated Independent Living Service in Salford providing assessments of peoples in a variety of community settings.
You will be responsible for your own caseload and have the opportunity to work closely with the wider community MDTs, adopting an integrated approach to patient care across Salford.
You will be a motivated OT with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and commitment to the team.
We are looking for a strong approach to team working and a drive for service development.
Potential TUPE Transfer
Adult Social Care services in Salford are currently delivered by Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust and are expected to transfer to Salford City Council during 2026.
As this role forms part of those services, the successful candidate is likely to transfer to Salford City Council under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), subject to the transfer proceeding as planned. Any transfer would be managed through the appropriate formal process, including consultation and support for affected employees.
Main duties of the job
- To triage and prioritise referrals into the service
- To carry out holistic assessments of the functional abilities of people in the community whose needs can be complex, changing, and varied across the caseload.
- To assess, plan, prioritise and provide outcome solutions including equipment, and minor and major home adaptations to a community-based client group.
- To plan, organise and manage a community caseload with supervision.
- To contribute to the service development of community-based therapy services.
- To provide professional guidance and support to Community Assessment Officers and/or students
About us
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Registration.
Essential
- HCPC Registration.
- RCOT Membership
Essential Qualifications.
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Full UK driving Licence.
Knowledge,Skills,Training and Experience.
Essential
- Good understanding of both physical and mental health to provide a holistic approach.
- Good understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist
- Good Understanding of Risk Assessment.
- Understanding of the management of long term conditions in the home environment.
- Aware of the roles of the MDT
- Aware of the limitations of Occupational Therapy.
- Able to work as a team member, manage time and caseload.
- Able to work under pressure and flexibly.
- Good understanding of Governance.
- Use of a car or access to means of travel across the Trust Footprint.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical report writing.
- Formal presentation Skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Burrow House
Unit 10 Priestley Road, Wardley Ind Estate
Salford
M28 2LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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