• Job Description

  Req#: C9209-25-0261?language=en&page=221&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established community therapy team covering the Macclesfield Community.

  The role will involve providing comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of adults within our rehabilitation beds and in the community setting.

  You will be part of a wider and supportive integrated team consisting of GPs, district nurses, ACPs, Social workers, Physiotherapists and Therapy assistants. All team members are ready and willing to help each other on a daily basis. You will gain valuable insights that will help you to develop in your career and connect your current role to the community.

  Internal secondments considered.

  2 BAND 6 OCCUAPTIONAL THERAPISTS POST AVAILABLE - JOB SHARES ENCOURAGED. HOURS AVAILABLE BETWEEN 15 TO 37.5 HOURS

  Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

  Main duties of the job

  To act as a clinical specialist providing a high standard of comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment service to patients with diverse health needs across the MacclesfieldCommunity area.

  This care will be delivered in patients home and within our community bed based settings. The successful candidate will be working as an autonomous clinician, 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.

  To demonstrate sound communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required embracing care community team philosophies.

  About us

  It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

  COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

  Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

  Details

  Date posted

  27 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  209-A-25-7236856

  Job locations

  Waters Green Medical Centre

  Sunderland Road

  Macclesfield

  SK11 6JL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

  Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

  As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

  Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

  Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

  As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

  Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

  We look forward to receiving your application.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Relevant professional degree / diploma
  • Clinical educators training
  • Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
  • Crisis Response experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to lead junior colleagues
  • Advanced communication and listening skills
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
  • Audit skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive, takes own initiative
  • Supportive team member
  • IT skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
  • Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
  • Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT

  Specific Job Requirement

  Essential

  • Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as an OT to include, physical and mental health fields
  • Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

  Desirable

  • Prior experience of working in a community setting

  Other role requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Relevant professional degree / diploma
  • Clinical educators training
  • Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
  • Crisis Response experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to lead junior colleagues
  • Advanced communication and listening skills
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
  • Audit skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive, takes own initiative
  • Supportive team member
  • IT skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
  • Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
  • Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT

  Specific Job Requirement

  Essential

  • Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations as an OT to include, physical and mental health fields
  • Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

  Desirable

  • Prior experience of working in a community setting

  Other role requirements

  Essential

  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

  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

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Waters Green Medical Centre

  Sunderland Road

  Macclesfield

  SK11 6JL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Cheshire NHS Trust

  Address

  Waters Green Medical Centre

  Sunderland Road

  Macclesfield

  SK11 6JL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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