Pathway 2 Lead Co-ordinator Advanced Specialist OT/PT

Mid Cheshire Hospitals - NHS Foundation; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Mentoring and coaching

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Specialist OT/PT Pathway 2 Lead Co-ordinator. Based primarily at IPOCH Hub, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, you will provide expert pathway 2 rehabilitation leadership and coordinate across CCICP sites.

Travel to D2A bedded sites is required to ensure timely, pathway-appropriate outcomes. The role requires high-level clinical triage, strategic planning and project management, with 37.5 hours per week and flexible start/end times.

Qualifications

• Specialist clinical knowledge in Pathway 2 rehabilitation.
• Ability to manage highly complex patient caseload and plan discharges.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice to the CCICP and MCHT teams.
• Lead development and delivery of Pathway 2 initiatives across CCICP footprint.
• Oversee and contribute to service improvements and project work.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Discharge planning

Project management

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC Registration

Masters degree or equivalent

Level 7 postgraduate qualifications

Clinical Educator Training

Professional body membership

Job description

Pathway 2 Lead Co-ordinator Advanced Specialist OT/PT

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Complex Discharge Planning Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5 working patterns where start and finish times may be flexible.) Job ref 412-COMM-8226961

Site Infinity House Town Crewe Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/09/2026 23:59

Want to work somewhere you can really make a difference? Somewhere you’re encouraged to have ideas and empowered to create positive change?

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) deliver NHS Community Services across Cheshire. With a wide range of clinical disciplines, we are a dynamic, future-facing organisation passionate about delivering the highest quality healthcare whilst collaborating with our community partners.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, built on compassion.

• Over 83% of staff would recommend CCICP as a place to work
• 90% of staff say the people they work with show appreciation to each other
• 88% staff say that patient care/service users are the organisations top priority
• Over 70% of staff believe there are opportunities for them to develop their career
• If a friend or relative needed treatment 81% of staff are happy with the standard of care provided

We are recognised nationally

• With over 24 Queen’s Nurses (and growing) we have one of the highest percentages proportionate to the size of our team
• Nursing Times Award winners in 2023 and finalists in 2024 for a Bladder and Bowl project. Our specialist Stoma service is currently shortlisted for a Nursing Times and British Journal of Nursing awards.
• Two Specialist clinicians have recently had their work recognised by Wounds UK
• Leighton Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, run by CCICP, was reviewed by Care Quality Commission and awarded the highest score in the North West

Job overview

This Advanced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist role is to provide expertise in the specialist clinical area of Pathway 2 rehabilitation and assessment community bed base, as lead clinician and co‑ordinator within CCICP. It will involve high level clinical triage and knowledge alongside strategic planning and project management to ensure all strands of Pathway 2 rehabilitation, across the CCICP footprint, is provided in a responsive, timely and equitable service delivery.

The post holder will work in conjunction with key partners across CCICP and MCHT, in the planning, development and delivery of Pathway 2 and act as a central liaison and resource for referrals requiring a timely and pathway appropriate response.

The role holder will work collaboratively with Care Community Therapy Team Leads to ensure a consistent rehab therapy led model is embedded across multiple sites. Adopting a Home First approach to ensuring patients can return to their own environment, to continue their rehab journey at the earliest opportunity.

The role holder's base will be IPOCH Hub in BIU Leighton Hospital, Crewe however they will be expected to travel to D2A bedded sites across the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) footprint.

Main duties of the job

• To manage a highly specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills.
• To ensure effective day to day organisation and provision of service to meet service priorities across all Pathway 2 sites.
• To provide clinical leadership and support to the MDT, through case supervision, and the development and monitoring of therapy provision and safe discharge of patients in pathway 2 bedded units within CCICP’s remit.
• To actively contribute innovate ideas and lead on the development and implementation of service improvements in collaboration with system colleagues and within relevant Pathway 2 groups.
• To contribute to the development and delivery of service objectives, leading on designated projects, focusing on discharge to assess pathways.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To act as an expert source of knowledge, maintaining a visible profile offering specialist clinical advice and support to other healthcare professionals within the organisation and agencies across organisational boundaries.
• To work autonomously to manage a defined highly complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• To contribute to the delivery of the service/pathways in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in-patient wards, outpatient and community clinics and the patient’s home.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To utilise highly advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
• To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
• To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
• To undertake highly specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
• To implement highly specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and highly complex needs.
• To support MDT to implement and progress treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
• To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at appropriate / relevant community MDT meetings, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
• To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards and local policies and procedures.
• To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
• To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
• To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload liaising with other agencies as required.
• To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
• To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
• To give and request second opinions where appropriate.
• To refer for / signpost for diagnostics, as appropriate to the role.
• EDUCATION/LEARNING
• To initiate, plan, deliver and evaluate formal and informal training to other health care professional staff groups within the MDT, as well as patients and carers, across a range of settings.
• To supervise junior staff and assistants, including the implementation of induction and competency training programmes to develop clinical skills.
• To lead the development and implementation of specific / bespoke training/ education requirements for assessment and management of patients on Pathway 2, alongside the learning and development team, ensuring it is identified on the training needs analysis.
• To lead on, coordination and delivery of Pathway 2/ management training as directed by system need.
• GOVERNANCE
• To take the lead for clinical audit and research utilising highly specialist knowledge developing clinical pathways alongside community and hospital colleagues.
• To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research, applying it to practice and disseminating the relevant findings.
• To support and advise MDT who undertake audit and research within the service.
• 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.
• To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and development standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To support the implementation of Trust, National & Professional guidelines e.g. NICE.
• To maintain competency to practice through CPD activities, producing a personal portfolio which reflects professional development within the specialist area.
• To evaluate and reflect on professional performance, identify implications for practice.
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post.
• To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance clinical practice.
• To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust, assisting others within the department to fulfil theirs.
• To develop expert knowledge in a relevant clinical specialism, utilising up to date research and evidence-based practice.
• To develop and implement clinical pathways, guidelines and patient resources within the area of clinical speciality.
• To be a member of a relevant professional association, attending regional and national meetings/conferences as required.
• To ensure the promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to department.

Person specification

Experience

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS physical rotations
• Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups.
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Critical appraisal
• Interest and Experience in Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant Professional Degree Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Clinical Educator Training
• Masters Degree Level or equivalent experience
• Level 7 post graduate courses relevant to specialist area
• Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training experience in specialist fields and practical experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub groups

We offer enviable benefits* which include:

• Recognition: monthly ‘Because You Matter’ awards, with an annual awards celebration. CCICP Star of the Month acknowledgements
• Flexible working, tailored to the service, role and individual
• Training and development opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. Increasing with length of service. Option to buy / sell annual leave.
• Fast track physiotherapy access
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave pay
• Sick pay
• Access to free counselling service 24/7
• Carers leave
• Free Flu and Covid Vaccinations
• Discounted complimentary therapies
• Access to hundreds of staff discounts nationally and locally
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards for all NHS service

KEY MESSAGES

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a "right to work" in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website .
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

Key Messages

We are a forces-friendly employers.

Candidates should ensure that all submissions and interactions reflect the candidate’s own skills, experience, and understanding. Any use of AI that compromises the integrity, fairness, and authenticity of the recruitment process may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of offer, or dismissal if this these circumstances come to light post hire.

Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up-to-date information about whether the role they are applying for (incl. offered salary) is eligible.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we’ll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we’ll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.

Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.

We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Steph Stalgis Job title IPOCH Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01270 273025 Additional information

David Berry

AHP Professional Lead

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Address Leighton Hospital

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Crewe

Cheshire

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