Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced
Occupational Therapist to join our Intermediate Care Therapy Team in Oldham Community. 
We need people who share our excitement, embrace different ways of working and are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting the NHS Long Term Plan, providing rehabilitation and safe discharge home.

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing rehabilitation and planning discharges.  They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern Care Alliance.

The aim of the team is to provide holistic rehabilitation and timely discharge by promoting independence and a strength based approach.  The team works also works closely with community services to support the home first model.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within Intermediate care.  The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in intermediate care/rehabilitation or a similar field.  Excellent time management and advanced communication skills are required along with awareness and understanding of local, regional and national agendas in respect to Health & Social care. 

Working for our organisation

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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re 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 (opens in existing window)