Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Rotational

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Cheshire is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join their rotational program. The role involves managing a diverse patient caseload across various clinical settings, including acute and community care. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy and demonstrate strong communication skills along with a commitment to high-quality patient care. The Trust offers excellent support and training for career development, making it a great opportunity for both new graduates and experienced therapists.

Benefits

Preceptorship training

Support through CPD programme

Dynamic and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy required.
• Broad experience of placements in various clinical areas needed.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined patient caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the service in defined clinical settings.
• Utilize effective communication in delivering clinical advice and treatment.

Skills

Communication

Autonomous management of caseload

Understanding of Occupational Therapy Service

Knowledge of assessment tools

Driving ability

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Rotational

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Do you want a varied start to your career with excellent support from a dynamic and friendly team? A brilliant Band 5 rotational Occupational Therapist opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic qualified or due to qualify, Occupational Therapist to join our Band 5 rotation, in exciting new development posts.

The Occupational Therapy rotation offers the opportunity to work in the following care settings: Cardio/Respiratory/Frailty, Orthopaedics, Acute Stroke Rehabilitation, REACT (A&E service), Discharge services, Hand Therapy and intermediate Care. Services are based at Leighton Hospital and community locations in central Cheshire.

Preceptorship training is available and support to develop through a CPD programme with each team.

The role will require clear assessment and goal planning skills and the ability to carry your own caseload prioritising your patients. Good communication is a requirement and knowledge of continuous improvement and development would be helpful.

Main duties of the job

To rotate through a wide range of rotations within MCHT, the acute Trust and CCICP, the Community Trust.

To undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.

To work collaboratively, using your communication skills with the patient, their NOK, members of the multidisciplinary team and multiagency teams to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient.

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.

Job responsibilities

Job Description

• To work autonomously to manage a defined patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team, referring to a senior clinician who is available on a daily basis as required.
• To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in-patient wards, out-patient and community clinics and the patients home.
• To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
• To maintain professional practice within the context of the Health & Care Professions Council. This includes standards of proficiency, conduct and performance, ethics and continuing professional development.

• HCPC registration or application for HCPC registration.
• Relevant professional degree / diploma.
• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to a broad range of patients.
• Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
• Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends.
• Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy Service.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

• Broad experience of placements.
• Evidence of understanding a wide range of clinical areas.

Skills

• Communication.
• Training specific in communication skills.

Registration

• Has or applying for HCPC registration.

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust