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East Cheshire NHS Trust seeks an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the OPAL Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This role involves assessing and planning for the care of older patients, aiming to prevent unnecessary admissions and ensure safe discharges. The position is fixed term for 12 months, requiring flexibility to work over 7 days and develop leadership skills within a supportive team.
Job summary
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or PHYSIOTHERAPIST PASSIONATE ABOUT THE CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Older Person's Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
The OPAL team are a friendly multi-disciplinary team, consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, ACP's from a variety of clinical backgrounds and Care of The Elderly Consultants. We are based at Macclesfield District General Hospital, and predominantly work with Older Adults in the first 48 hours from attendance to A&E.
We aim to provide timely holistic assessment to avoid clinically unnecessary hospital admissions, and providing timely discharge planning.
This post is a fixed term 12 months, 0.74 WTE
Applicants will be required to work over 7 days, and be available to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the jobWe are an exciting team that provide older adults in our EDand MAUwards with high-quality, comprehensive treatment and assessments.
For elderly patients who are frail, we offer thorough evaluations and care to save unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure a quick and safe discharge.
As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by our Lead Consultant, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. You will also have the chance to develop your own leadership abilities by rotating therapists and supervising students.
We would love to hear from you if you would like to join our creative, friendly team.
We are looking for a HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, with experience of working in the NHS with Older People
You will have experience of working with older Adults, ideally in both Acute and Community settings.
Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will have proven assessment and discharge planning skills, a positive attitude to risk management, and be committed to supporting the development of the role of the therapies within team.
About usIt 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 posted07 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternPart-time, Flexible working
Reference number209-A-25-7188885
Job locationsMacclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
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 responsibilitiesPlease 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 EssentialThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameEast Cheshire NHS Trust
AddressMacclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameEast Cheshire NHS Trust
AddressMacclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL