Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 5 months (until 31st March 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 209-A-25-7446313
- Employer
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macclesfield District
- Town
- Victoria Road, Macclesfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata (subject to job matching)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Occupational Therapist - Fixed Term
NHS AfC: Band 5
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Job overview
**Subject to job matching**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Therapy Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust on a fixed term temporary basis.
This is an opportunity to join our innovative and friendly team of Occupational Therapists on a permanent contract across our band 5 occupational therapy rotations. This post is an excellent opportunity to start and progress your career and is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Band 5 occupational therapists.
About the service:
The East Cheshire Occupational Therapy Service delivers care in a variety of settings, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community clinics.
On joining the 4 monthly rotations you will be covering a wide range of interesting and stimulating posts in clinical areas, including rotations in Orthopaedics, Hand therapy Outpatients, Rheumatology, Surgery, Medicine and OPAL.
Hours per week: 37.5 - Full and Part time, Job Share and Flexible Working application considered.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To rotate through a wide range of rotations including medical, surgical, orthopaedics, rheumatology, OPAL, and hands on a 4 monthly basis.
Occupational Therapist to undertake assessment of patients with a wide range of conditions and to work as autonomous clinicians, under the guidance of Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists as required, using accurate analytical skills and clinical reasoning to interpret assessment findings, making diagnoses where appropriate, identifying patient problems, setting goals, and providing an appropriate treatment plan and progression.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to a broad range of patients
- Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends
Desirable criteria
- A basic knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
- Completion of in-house competency frameworks / relevant post-graduate courses
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- Supportive team member
- Reflective practice
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Audit skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
- Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings
Desirable criteria
- Experience of contributing to audit / research
Specific Job Requirement
Essential criteria
- Prior experience working in the NHS – broad range of NHS student placements in both physical and mental health setting
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy service
Desirable criteria
- Completion of junior competency framework (or working towards)
Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Jones
- Job title
- Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01625 661485
- Additional information
Richard Sutton
Occupational Therapy Operational Manager & Professional Lead
01625 661488
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