Occupational therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Locum
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 16/07/2026
- Closes
- 31/12/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions, managing your own caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff, and contribute to innovation through audit and research. Two positions are available, one in Stroke Unit and one in Rehab, suitable for a Band 5 looking to step into a leadership role.
Key responsibilities
- Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.
- To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.
- Driving innovation through audit, research, and the adoption of best practices.
- Undertake evidence based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.
Essential criteria
- Occupational Therapy Degree
- HCPC Registration
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
Posted 53d ago · Closes in 116d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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NHS Professionals Limited
Occupational therapist
The closing date is 31 December 2026
Job summary
Are you a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment?
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team where you will deliver a high standard of care.
We have 2 fantastic opportunities available right now, one within the Stroke Unit and one within Rehab. Either role can be worked full time or part time/job share. These roles are at Senior level so entry level applicants will not be considered. Both roles are a great opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to step into their next stage of their career in a leadership role.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Providing specialist assessments and evidence-based interventions tailored to patients' needs.
To be responsible for your own caseload, working without direct supervision
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior staff, students, and therapy support personnel.
To be able to carry out comprehensive therapy assessments and interventions in line with best practice to gain a holistic assessment of patients with a wider range of impa
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