Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Transformationunitgm; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a clinical specialist Occupational Therapist to join their team on a fixed-term basis. The successful candidate will deliver comprehensive patient assessments and treatments within a supportive environment, focusing on elderly care in various settings. This role offers the opportunity for career development in a community-oriented organization, with flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and relevant postgraduate training.
• Proven post-registration experience in NHS settings.
• Ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment.
• Work autonomously, interpreting assessment findings.
• Ensure safe and timely discharge of patients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Patient-centred care

Leadership

Prioritisation

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate coursework in communication or CBT

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (until 24th April 2026) Hours

• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

32 hours per week Job ref 209-A-25-7156635

Employer East Cheshire NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/06/2025 23:59

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

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.

Job overview

The East Cheshire Occupational Therapy Service delivers care in a variety of settings, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community clinics.

What we are looking for:

• As part of the restructure of our therapy staffing across the Hospital, we are looking for an enthusiastic and well-rounded HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the NHS or having had extensive placements within the organisation. The post will work with patients on the Care of the Elderly wards.
• The candidate should provide a patient centred approach to care an under pinning sound clinical specialist knowledge in evidence based assessment and management of a variety of conditions.
• It will be essential for the post holder to work autonomously within trust policies and professional practice, in addition to maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records.

Hours per week: 32 - job share application will also be considered.

The post is fixed-term temporary, until 24th April 2026.

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

Main duties of the job

As a clinical specialist provide a high standard comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment service to patients on the acute wards with complex presentation, 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• HCPC registration
• Clinical educators training
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area e.g. communication, CBT, dementia or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Specific Job Requirements

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

Experience

• 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.

Skills

• 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

Knowledge

• 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.
• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Other Role Requirements

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

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Amy Jones Job title Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01625 661485 Additional information

Andrea Cain

Inpatient Therapy Team Manager

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01625 661488