Band 5 Occupational therapist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Rotational Mental Health Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality care for service users experiencing acute mental health challenges. This role involves conducting assessments, managing caseloads, and providing therapeutic interventions. Ideal for newly qualified professionals eager to develop in a supportive environment with a focus on continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits

Dedicated guidance from experienced therapists

Ongoing professional development

Free access to a fully equipped gym

Qualifications

• Newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those seeking to expand their skills in mental health care.
• Reliable, resilient, and innovative individuals.
• Ability to take direction and share skills/ideas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and interventions for service users.
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload.
• Facilitate meaningful therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Passionate about mental health

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Rotational Mental Health Occupational Therapist – Location: Wirral | Start Date: ASAP

This is a rotational post based at Springview Mental Health Unit, Clatterbridge Hospital. You will rotate across each of the wards at Springview, which include three acute adult mental health assessment wards, a ward for people with dementia, Specialist inpatient eating disorder unit (SEDU), and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

What You’ll Do

You will be part of a rotation offering diverse opportunities to gain a wide range of experience working with people with many different mental health conditions. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to service users aged 18 and above who are experiencing acute mental health challenges. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting holistic assessments and interventions, and supporting with discharge planning.
• Managing a diverse and complex caseload.
• Enhancing the lives of service users through facilitating meaningful therapeutic interventions.

You’ll work closely with our Occupational Therapists, experienced OT Technical Instructors (OTTIS) and our integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and well-established MDT.
• Receive dedicated guidance and direction from experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:
• Clinical supervision
• Annual appraisals
• Practice placement education
• A wide range of training opportunities
• Regular peer support
• Free access to a fully equipped gym

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an OT professional who is:

• Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.

We welcome applications from reliable, resilient, focused, innovative, and hardworking individuals who are happy to share their skills and ideas but are also able to take direction. This role offers an ideal career development opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists or a qualified OT who is looking to widen their expertise in mental health care.

About Cheshire & Wirral Partnership (CWP)

CWP provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities with a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

Inclusion & Values

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and a culture that values differences. We welcome applications from people with direct experience of accessing our services.

Induction & DBS

New starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, aligned with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to meet induction/initial training requirements. Applicants will be advised to pay for their DBS check; costs are deducted from salary after appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service (small annual fee of £16).

Additional Information

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early, as vacancies may close before the advertised date if high volumes of applications are received. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP soon!

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.