Senior Occupational Therapist (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Cheadle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Physiotherapy team on a bank basis. This “as and when required” role covers busy periods and staff leave, delivering specialist OT care to patients.

Key duties include assessment, planning and delivery of interventions, supervising junior staff, and keeping HCPC-compliant records, with a competitive hourly rate of up to £26.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students.
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions tailored to individual patient goals.
• Support patients in developing independence with personal care, domestic tasks, functional mobility, and cognitive or sensory challenges.
• Manage a complex caseload independently, providing specialist input into treatment plans and discharge decisions.
• Provide clinical supervision and day-to-day support to junior therapists, assistants, and students.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards.
• Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.

Skills

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Supervising junior staff

Clinical reasoning

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Senior Occupational Therapist (Bank) The Alexandra Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle Is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for an Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team of staff in the Physiotherapy department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Assess, plan, and deliver specialist occupational therapy interventions tailored to individual patient goals.
• Support patients in developing independence with personal care, domestic tasks, functional mobility, and cognitive or sensory challenges.
• Manage a complex caseload independently, providing specialist input into treatment plans and discharge decisions.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and day-to-day support to junior therapists, assistants, and students.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with HCPC and organisational standards.
• Support service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care efficiency.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant post-registration experience across relevant clinical settings (e.g. acute, rehabilitation, mental health, community).
• Strong clinical reasoning, assessment, and intervention planning skills.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork abilities.

Salary & Benefits:

• Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

Company Culture and Philosophy

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about out people.

With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive.

Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare