Job Description

Discover a place where ambitions burn brighter and career opportunities are there for the taking.



A place where outstanding services combine with dedicated teams to deliver the highest quality service to the people of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. A place full of passion, knowledge and skill, where vibrant, engaged and motivated individuals are supported and empowered to succeed.



Join us as a rotational band 5 Occupational Therapist and create a future you can be truly proud of - as part of the Northern Care Alliance. Because, this is that place.

Our rotations:

Medicine (including respiratory and the acute medical unit)



Orthopaedics (elective)



Acute Stroke



Stroke rehabilitation



Emergency Department - AHP Team



Potential opportunities to rotate with community teams

Supporting our patients:

Participate in the Band 5 rotation scheme within Fairfield General Hospital in Bury . Potential to rotate within community services in the future.



Provide autonomous assessments and interventions, for own designated caseload of patients; with support and supervision for more complex needs.



Maintain clinical responsibility for own caseload and that of delegated tasks.



Be aware of your own limitations and competency, seeking senior support when required.



Provide support and training for junior staff and students.



The service operates over seven days and as such some weekend working is required as part of the role.



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.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the 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/