Specialist Occupational Therapist

PAN TRADE; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health service provider as a Specialist Occupational Therapist in Ellesmere Port. This role offers full-time and part-time options with a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a supportive team environment. Benefit from a relocation package and engage in continuous professional development within a dynamic community care framework.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience required.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
• Fieldwork educator's qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Occupational Therapy service.
• Work autonomously as a specialist therapy practitioner.
• Supervise, teach, and support junior staff.

Skills

Team working

Autonomy

Reflective practice

Continuous Professional Development

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

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Job Summary

We have a exciting opportunity for two Band 6 Occupational Therapist posts within CWP. The posts available are as follows -

Job Summary

We have a exciting opportunity for two Band 6 Occupational Therapist posts within CWP. The posts available are as follows -

Full time post (37.5 hours) available in the Ellesmere Port West Care Community Team based in Ellesmere Port

Part time post (22.5 hours) available in the Rural Alliance Care Community Team based in Tettenhall

You will be part of an Integrated Care Community Team and be responsible for the Therapy provision for our patients.

This role is working the above teams, although the successful candidate will need to be flexible to support our colleagues within our 8 Care Community Teams in the Neighbourhood Group.

• We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
  
  

The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.

Main duties of the job

To work autonomously as a specialist therapy practitioner within an integrated Care Community Team to deliver a high-quality Occupational Therapy service through assessment and treatment of patients referred with complex rehabilitation needs

To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate information to those agencies (either health or social background) involved, to meet the needs of the patient & plan effective care.

To participate in departmental In-service Training and Journal Club activities to further consolidate knowledge base and specialist clinical skills. Participate in the CPD programme to share these skills with therapy and nursing colleagues.

To provide supervision, teaching and support to senior and junior staff, assistant staff and act as a clinical educator for undergraduate students.

About Us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0788

Job locations

Custom House

Merston Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses.
• Fieldwork educator's qualification
• HCPC registration
  
  

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).
  
  

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy specific theoretical frames of reference in line with evidence-based practice
• Professional guidelines and codes of conduct
• Critical appraisal
• Trust and Services policies procedures
• Evidence of CPD and portfolio demonstrating interest in a specialist area
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Access to transport for work purposes.
• Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of the HCPC
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields
• Commitment to training and development
• Team working
• Reflective practice
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of student clinical supervision
• Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience, including a broad range of working in relevant fields
• Commitment to training and development
• Team working
• Reflective practice
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of student clinical supervision
• Experience of day-to-day supervision of Band 5 and/or support staff
  
  

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 (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 Registration

Applicants 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 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 (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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Custom House

Merston Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Custom House

Merston Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 3AD

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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