Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Connect2Halton; Winsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Halton is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Intermediate and Frailty Team in the community. You will undertake holistic assessments and deliver person-centred interventions for adults with frailty, functional decline or short-term rehabilitation needs.

Working alongside physiotherapists, nurses and social care colleagues, you will support discharge planning, manage a varied caseload and contribute to service improvement while upholding HCPC standards and professional

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Post-qualification experience within intermediate care, frailty, rehab, community therapy, or a similar setting.
• Confident working independently and managing a varied caseload.
• Passionate about promoting independence and improving quality of life for service users.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments and deliver tailored interventions to adults with frailty, functional decline, or short-term rehabilitation needs.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, social workers, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver safe, effective care.
• Support safe discharge planning and admission avoidance pathways.
• Provide clinical reasoning, risk assessments, and clear, person-centred care plans.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent working

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Halton's Intermediate and Frailty Team provides timely, person-centred support to adults with complex, changing, or deteriorating health needs. We work to prevent hospital admission, support early discharge, and help individuals maximise their independence at home.

We are now seeking a skilled and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and highly collaborative team.

About the Role

• Complete holistic assessments and deliver tailored interventions to adults with frailty, functional decline, or short-term rehabilitation needs.
• Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, social workers, and wider MDT colleagues to deliver safe, effective care.
• Support safe discharge planning and admission avoidance pathways.
• Provide clinical reasoning, risk assessments, and clear, person-centred care plans.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Is a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Has post-qualification experience within intermediate care, frailty, rehab, community therapy, or a similar setting.
• Is confident working independently and managing a varied caseload.
• Is passionate about promoting independence and improving quality of life for service users.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd.

Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates