Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Urgent Care 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 and admission avoidance agenda. The post holder will hold a rotational contract working across the Enablement and Urgent Care services, including Urgent Care Response, A&E and Intermediate Care bed bases. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern Care Alliance. The aim of the service is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, by providing holistic therapy intervention and a person centred approach support in order to enable patients to return to their own home or usual residence. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in Urgent Care 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. You must be hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes. 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 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-RCO-P128-25 Job locations Medlock Court Medlock Way, Lees Oldham OL4 3LD 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: https://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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy Professional Registration Essential HCPC registered Member of relevant professional body Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Previous experience of working in community services Previous experience within urgent / emergency care Experience of management and / or leadership Experience of participating in clinical audit Specialist clinical knowledge and experience relating to a wide range of clinical conditions Able to demonstrate evidence based therapeutic procedures Knowledge of relevant legislation surrounding Urgent and Emergency Care reforms Evidence of developing others Conduct comprehensive therapeutic assessment including assessing for mobility aids / stairs / equipment / dressing aids Desirable Previous experience within crisis response and / or rehabilitation Lead in clinical audit Experience of leading through change Engaged in clinical supervision Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to effectively discharge plan complex patients Ability to work autonomously Ability to provide appropriate supervision, support and delegation of work to relevant staff Able to manage own time effectively including planning and prioritisation of both clinical caseload and leadership responsibilities IT and presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / diploma in Occupational Therapy Professional Registration Essential HCPC registered Member of relevant professional body Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Previous experience of working in community services Previous experience within urgent / emergency care Experience of management and / or leadership Experience of participating in clinical audit Specialist clinical knowledge and experience relating to a wide range of clinical conditions Able to demonstrate evidence based therapeutic procedures Knowledge of relevant legislation surrounding Urgent and Emergency Care reforms Evidence of developing others Conduct comprehensive therapeutic assessment including assessing for mobility aids / stairs / equipment / dressing aids Desirable Previous experience within crisis response and / or rehabilitation Lead in clinical audit Experience of leading through change Engaged in clinical supervision Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to effectively discharge plan complex patients Ability to work autonomously Ability to provide appropriate supervision, support and delegation of work to relevant staff Able to manage own time effectively including planning and prioritisation of both clinical caseload and leadership responsibilities IT and 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). 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 Medlock Court Medlock Way, Lees Oldham OL4 3LD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)