Job summary
Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your career? Do you want to build on your clinical expertise while growing your leadership skills in a dynamic, supportive environment?
We're thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for aBand 6 Occupational Therapistto join our forward-thinkingHalton Intermediate Care and Frailty Service (HICAF). If you're passionate about promoting independence, delivering person-centred care, and making a real difference in people's lives, we want to hear from you!
We've been on an inspiring journey to transform intermediate care in Halton, bringing together health and social care into one integrated, collaborative team. You'll be part of a service that truly puts people first, working in their own homes or in discharge-to-assess units, following a "home first" approach.
You'll have opportunity to rotate across key areas of our service, gaining diverse experience and making a meaningful impact:
- Single Point of Access
- Community Rapid Response / Frailty Team
- Reablement Team
- Intermediate Care Unit
Join our vibrant multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Therapy & Nursing Assistants, Dieticians, Care Support Workers, and Administrators. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
We're Looking For:
- A qualified OT with relevant experience
- Organised, proactive, and passionate about enabling independence
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, integrated care setting
Our patients are at the heart of everything we do - and we're looking for someone who shares that passion. If you're a dedicated Occupational Therapist ready to take ownership of your caseload and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, integrated health and social care team.
- Carry out holistic therapy assessments and provide clear diagnoses
- Design and deliver personalised treatment programmes that empower patients
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to ensure seamless care
- Contribute to service improvement projects, audits, and in-service training
- Support and supervise students and junior staff, helping shape the next generation of therapists
- You'll need to be adaptable and ready to travel across Halton to meet service needs.
We offer a structured induction programme, regular CPD sessions, mentoring, and supervision to help you grow into a skilled specialist clinician. Whether you're stepping up from Band 5 or looking to expand your leadership role, we'll support your journey every step of the way.
About us
At Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to creating a workplace where you can learn, grow, and feel valued.
Our team enjoys:
- Regular professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing activities
- Staff benefits including childcare vouchers, car salary sacrifice schemes, and local discounts
- Easy access from Manchester, Liverpool, and Cheshire via excellent transport links
- Annual awards to celebrate excellence across the Trust
We welcome informal visits before interview. For more information, contact:
Debbie Coburn , HICAF Team lead
01925 946 670, Debbie.Coburn@halton.gov.uk
or
Adrian Lynne, Senior Physiotherapist01925 946 670, Adrian.Lynne@halton.gov.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Under Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Completion of relevant Post Graduate training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
- Clinical educators certification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of Band 5 /6 core rotations
- Experience of supervising, appraising and training staff and students.
- Experience of managing challenging situations
Desirable
- Band 5/6 experience within Intermediate Care or related community role
- Experience of audits, service development and implementation of change
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national drivers for service delivery
- Awareness of trust core values
- Continuing commitment to CPD
- IT literate in word processing and spread sheets
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance and its impact on therapy services
- Participation in staff management
Skills
Essential
- Able to use initiative and be proactive
- Demonstrates being flexible within a team
- Experience of effective contribution to MDT working
- Demonstrate effective communications skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of single handed care equipment and approaches
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Under Graduate Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Completion of relevant Post Graduate training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
- Clinical educators certification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of Band 5 /6 core rotations
- Experience of supervising, appraising and training staff and students.
- Experience of managing challenging situations
Desirable
- Band 5/6 experience within Intermediate Care or related community role
- Experience of audits, service development and implementation of change
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of local and national drivers for service delivery
- Awareness of trust core values
- Continuing commitment to CPD
- IT literate in word processing and spread sheets
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance and its impact on therapy services
- Participation in staff management
Skills
Essential
- Able to use initiative and be proactive
- Demonstrates being flexible within a team
- Experience of effective contribution to MDT working
- Demonstrate effective communications skills both written and verbal
Desirable
- Experience of single handed care equipment and approaches
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.
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.
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton NHS Trust
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
