Rotational Occupational Therapist
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Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Rotational Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for motivated Band 5 Occupational therapist to join our dedicated team here at CCICP and MCHT.
We have a fantastic team of highly skilled occupational and physiotherapists and look forward to welcoming you to our team. We have opportunities for education and development across the five care communities based in Nantwich, Sandbach, Crewe, Winsford and Northwich and within the inpatient and outpatient settings at MCHT and within the wider rotational program . We offer a supportive induction, supervision and mentorship programme.
The occupational therapist will work with a wide range of client groups across the rotations including those with complex and/or multiple needs. They will be working closely with the MDT and provide supervision to the less experienced therapy staff and assistants. There is an expectation to work between multiple sites in the organisation.
The occupational therapist may be expected to join the 7-day, service and will be lone working within lone working policy.
The rotational program may require hours/days worked to vary between rotations.
Main duties of the job
There is a varied caseload across the rotations and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience, and relevant clinical skills with patients with acute, complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions, discharge planning and facilitation and hospital admission avoidance.
The successful candidate will work as a member of our multidisciplinary team including acute ward staff, outpatient staff, District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, MacMillan Nurses.
There will be associated administrative duties and you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilises digital technology to support remote working and accommodate a flexible working approach where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.
The candidate will need to have experience of working in the NHS either as a student or qualified occupational therapist.
There may be a requirement to join the urgent care response rota once competencies have been gained, with the full support of the senior Physiotherapists or Occupational therapists.
You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.
The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-COMM-8352773
Job locations
Alsager Medical Centre
Sandbach Road South
Alsager
ST7 2LU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose - To undertake assessment of patients , developing your skills and knowledge within a supportive environment. To work as an autonomous clinician, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists or Occupational therapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose - To undertake assessment of patients , developing your skills and knowledge within a supportive environment. To work as an autonomous clinician, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists or Occupational therapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level OT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience either as student or qualified
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience as a student or qualified in NHS settings
- Knowledge of assessment tools and interventions.
- community experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication
- Ability to prioritise caseload
- Full UK driver's license and access to car for work purposes.
Desirable
- Evidence of independent and team working
- Ability to reflect on practise
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess variety of clinical conditions
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate documentation skills and maintain appropriate clinical records
Desirable
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Ability to demonstrate good time management skills
Registration
Essential
- HCPC
Desirable
- RCOT
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level OT qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience either as student or qualified
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience as a student or qualified in NHS settings
- Knowledge of assessment tools and interventions.
- community experience
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication
- Ability to prioritise caseload
- Full UK driver's license and access to car for work purposes.
Desirable
- Evidence of independent and team working
- Ability to reflect on practise
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess variety of clinical conditions
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate documentation skills and maintain appropriate clinical records
Desirable
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Ability to demonstrate good time management skills
Registration
Essential
- HCPC
Desirable
- RCOT
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alsager Medical Centre
Sandbach Road South
Alsager
ST7 2LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alsager Medical Centre
Sandbach Road South
Alsager
ST7 2LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
SMASH Therapy Team Leader
Susan Griffiths
01270278440
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
412-COMM-8352773
Job locations
Alsager Medical Centre
Sandbach Road South
Alsager
ST7 2LU
United Kingdom
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