OPAL Therapy Technician – Help Older Adults Thrive in Manchester with Spondorship – Apply Now

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,530 – 29,114 per year

About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK. They don’t just treat illness — they rebuild lives. Their OPAL (Older People’s Assessment and Liaison) services, based at Wythenshawe Hospital, support older adults in transitioning from hospital to home, regaining their independence with dignity and confidence. Every day is about teamwork, care, and giving people the tools to thrive again.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship – Skilled Worker route available for eligible candidates
• Professional Development – Ideal for experienced therapy assistants ready to level up
• Collaborative Culture – Work closely with a passionate, multi-professional team
• Variety of Experience – Two distinct posts across reablement and acute frailty settings
• Career Growth – Real scope to lead your own caseload with clinical backing

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health or Social Care, or equivalent
• Background in Health and Social Care – personal or professional
• Experience as a Therapy Technical Instructor or Assistant Practitioner
• Able to assess and treat non-complex patients independently
• Good communicator and team player – flexible and adaptable in busy environments
• Manual handling skills – with appropriate training
• Comfortable working unsupervised
• Nice to Have: Care Certificate, mentoring experience, basic IT skills, or voluntary care work

Salary Details

£26,530 to £29,114 a year depending on experience and post location. Paid monthly. Includes full NHS benefits.

About the Role

This is one of those impactful jobs where what you do really matters. Whether you’re based at OPAL House or rotate between the acute frailty unit, ED, and the Clinical Decisions Unit, you’ll play a key role in supporting older people as they recover from acute illness.

This isn’t just about rehab – it’s about restoration. After specialist training, you’ll help patients get back on their feet, teaching practical skills, carrying out assessments, and tailoring treatment plans that enable safe discharge home. You’ll be the steady hand in a moment of vulnerability, giving people the confidence to live independently again.

You’ll collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Geriatricians, frailty nurses, and the integrated discharge team. There’s variety here, a team that’s got your back, and room to grow into a more autonomous role over time.

Sound like your kind of next step?

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat non-complex patients under guidance from qualified clinicians
• Deliver therapeutic group and 1:1 activities using both creative and technical skills
• Modify treatment programmes to fit patient progress
• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure follow-up services are arranged
• Liaise with a wide multidisciplinary team to streamline the patient journey
• Support documentation and care plans throughout the discharge pathway

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Candidates will need to provide disclosure of 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities they serve.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs portal

Reference Number
349-WTWA-6211900

How To Apply
Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? Apply now before 18 May 2025. Interviews may be held earlier for shortlisted applicants.