Paediatric Therapy Associate Practitioner

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cheshire is seeking a dedicated Paediatric Therapy assistant to support assessments and care plans for children aged 0–19 in community settings across South Cheshire. You will work alongside qualified therapists and fellow therapy assistants in a role that blends clinical tasks with compassionate, family-centered care.

The post offers exposure to hydrotherapy, paediatric equipment and MDT collaboration, with the chance to develop hands-on skills

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working with children/young people.
• Associate Practitioner qualification.
• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Previous therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
• Develop and document care plans under clinician direction.
• Liaise with MDT and other team members.
• Manage stock and order paediatric equipment.
• Operate paediatric equipment (standing frames, seating, orthotics).
• Run hydrotherapy sessions.
• Enter clinical data and records into EMIS Web.
• Answer and direct department calls.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Independent work

Education

Associate Practitioner

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Job summary

Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to work in a fun, supportive environment with an innovative, welcoming and hard working team? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We would love you to consider coming to join our fantastic Paediatric Therapy team in CCICP, with this particular post being based in community settings across South Cheshire.

Main duties of the job

As part of the role, you would be working directly alongside qualified therapists and other therapy assistants to help with assessments, and implement care plans for children and young people aged 0-19. The role is extremely varied, and you will be working alongside some inspirational children and young people. The role will involve some independent working, but also close team working with members of our therapy team, and the wider MDT.

You will gain valuable experience and skills in working directly with the children and young people, including the use of children's therapy equipment, communication skills and hydrotherapy.

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.

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.

At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 412-COMM-8340675

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations.
• Completion of care plans with children under direction from clinicians
• Liaison with other members of the MDT
• Management of stock and liaison with appropriate individuals re ordering
• Use of Paediatric equipment e.g standing frames, specialised seating, Orthotics
• Completion of hydrotherapy sessions
• Inputting of clinical data and records into EMIS Web system
• Answering, making and directing calls into the department

Person Specification

Experience – Essential

• Extensive Experience of working with children / young people
• Associate Practitioner qualification
• Evidence of dealing directly with the public
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Previous Therapy experience

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of working in a school environment

Skills – Essential

• Good communication skills referenced
• Team working skills
• IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Skills – Desirable

• Experience of patient handling skills

Values – Essential

• Evidence of understanding of MCHT Behaviours and values
• Car driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications 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. 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Infinity House, Crewe Business Park, Crewe, CW1 6ZQ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

Contact

Locality Team leader Sally-Ann Jones, [e-mail], 07552342727