Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist - OT Assessment Team

Are you a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist passionate about enabling independence? Trafford Local Care Organisation is looking for a motivated and dynamic Band 7 Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated Community Equipment and Adaptations Service.

You will manage a complex caseload, using advanced clinical reasoning to provide highly specialist assessments and interventions for service users with diverse and complex needs. Your work will focus on the provision of specialist equipment and major adaptations to help people live safely and independently in their own homes and local community.

We are committed to providing high quality patient care and to educating and developing our staff. Our teams are friendly and offer a supportive environment in which to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. Supervision, appraisal and professional development opportunities are provided and CPD is actively supported and encouraged.

Supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Occupational Therapy students is integral to the role.

The post is part time 0.6WTE between Monday - Friday and requires ability to travel across Trafford Borough to undertake home visits. Confirmed working pattern will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, Conduct comprehensive functional and risk assessments for service users with complex needs.

Prescribe and evaluate specialist equipment and environmental adaptations to maximise function and independence.

Act as an expert resource for the team, providing clinical guidance and supervision to junior OTs and support staff.

Take a lead role in complex cases, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, including Trafford Council.

Manage a defined caseload, prioritising work effectively to meet service priorities and deadlines.

Contribute to service development and audits to ensure a responsive and evidence-based service.

Deliver training and education to colleagues, service users, and carers on equipment use and safe moving and handling techniques

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find
a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.