Job summary Are you an Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in Major Trauma? A rare opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to work within our welcoming and friendly Major Trauma team in Salford You will take an OT clinical lead role on the Major Trauma wards, leading a team of band 6 and 5 OT's, assistant practitioners and therapy assistants. You will provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for patients with complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs. You will be supported by an experienced and highly skilled MDT and receive access to our award winning leadership programmes, direct supervision, appraisal and peer support. We welcome applicants who are experienced at band 6 looking to progress your career in a training capacity towards a band 7 role, or an existing band 7 wanting to work in this dynamic clinical area where evidence-based practice and joint working are embedded, and service development and CPD are encouraged. Main duties of the job To take the lead in the advanced assessment / treatment of Major Trauma patients, who may have complex presentations. To develop treatment plans, recommend where rehabilitation input is required, commence the rehabilitation process, support flow through the Major Trauma service and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To be an expert in the holistic assessment of needs of Major Trauma patients. To lead assessment, liaison and decision-making process on behalf of the MDT, and effectively liaise and communicate with the patient and external agencies. To be a source of expertise and undertake a significant caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience. To plan, co-ordinate and evaluate the Occupational Therapy Service provided within Critical Care on a day-to-day basis and support the wider Occupational Therapy Service as required. To support and lead the Occupational Therapy team in the delivery of evidence based and client centred care within the speciality of Major Trauma. To monitor and improve standards of care by efficient use of resources, utilising clinical audit and research within this clinical area. To work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your work, managing own caseload and maintain patient and own records. 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 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. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-SCO-P114-25 Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD 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 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 Shortlisting Essential oDip COT or BSC in Occupational Therapy. Desirable oClinical supervisor training. Shortlisting Essential oLeadership and supervision skills. Clinical skills Essential Experience of working on TAU and Trauma Rehab / patients with complex needs Desirable Spasticity management / splinting skills Selection Essential oExcellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure. Desirable oAbility to develop business cases for change and contribute to the development of service Single Year Operating Plans. Person Specification Shortlisting Essential oDip COT or BSC in Occupational Therapy. Desirable oClinical supervisor training. Shortlisting Essential oLeadership and supervision skills. Clinical skills Essential Experience of working on TAU and Trauma Rehab / patients with complex needs Desirable Spasticity management / splinting skills Selection Essential oExcellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure. Desirable oAbility to develop business cases for change and contribute to the development of service Single Year Operating Plans. 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). Additional information 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 Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)