Occupational Therapist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Community Adult Learning Disability Team in Salford. The ideal candidate will conduct holistic assessments, develop treatment plans, and support adults with learning disabilities. Registered with the HCPC and holding a relevant degree is essential. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package including generous leave and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Evidence of successful pre-registration placements.
• Understanding of the OT process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and develop treatment programmes.
• Support adults with learning disabilities in the community.
• Maintain accurate treatment records in accordance with laws.
• Engage in ongoing professional development with supervision.

Skills

Holistic assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication methods adaptation

Clinical governance

Education

BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A rare opportunity has arisen in Salford for an Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Community Adult Learning Disability Team. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, and are ready to learn, inspire, and grow, this could be the perfect job for you.

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.

Band 5. Employment type: Full‑time.

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities and duties

• Carry out holistic Occupational Therapy assessments of individual needs and develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes for a designated caseload.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team supporting adults with a learning disability in the community.
• Evaluate, adopt or adapt communication methods as appropriate to educational, social background or identified barriers including language disorders and cognitive problems.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal and departmental requirements.
• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance and risk management, and put into practice with guidance.
• Undertake comprehensive assessment, including for those with a complex presentation and chronic long‑term conditions through observation, discussion, activity analysis and the use of Occupational Therapy assessment tools.
• Maintain own continuing professional development evidenced by portfolio, seeking guidance and utilising supervision from seniors.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent.

Professional registration

• Registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC.

Desirable criteria

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.

Knowledge, training & experience

• Successful completion of pre‑registration student placements.
• Evidence of understanding the OT process.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you achieve a better work‑life balance.

Equal opportunities

The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex‑personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.

Administrative requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact

email: [email protected]