Job Description

Main area

Occupational Therapist

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (4 long days per week. Weekdays. Some flexibility.)

Job ref

373-SMH2560

Site

Mulberry ward

Town

Macclesfield

Salary

31,049 - 37,796 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

25/01/2026 23:59

Interview date

03/02/2026

Job overview

Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for a mixed gender 26 bed acute ward



Complete functional and cognitive assessments.



Support patients when experiencing significant mental distress.



Develop person centred safety plans.



Work with other OT staff and Technical Instructors to provide meaningful activity schedules based on reducing distress and enhancing positive experiences.



Attend regular clinical meetings and contribute to discussions and decisions around safety, functional skill and discharge planning.



Shortlisting for this vacancy is due commence on 26th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Main duties of the job

To complete Occupational Therapy assessments and develop associated care plans and intervention plans



To provide Occupational Therapy interventions such as psycho education, practical functional skills, ADLs and PADLs and creative sessions.



Undertake home visit assessments and contribute to the discharge planning process.



Attend clinical MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.

Working for our organisation

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, Liverpool and Stockport.



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.



All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.



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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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 Trust's 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: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net 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

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Diploma/BSc in Occupational Therapy State Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable criteria

Membership of professional body #

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential criteria

Some knowledge of current best practice in OT Knowledge of assessment tools and outcome measures Ability to work autonomously with individuals and groups Skills in handling and moving Ability to support Occupational Therapy students and support staff Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management Effective written and oral communication skills Computer literacy Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable criteria

Training and presentation skills Has practically applied evidence based practice Evidence of research and clinical audit skills
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.



Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Kate Sharp

Job title

Lead Occupational Therapist

Email address

kate.sharp3@nhs.net

Telephone number

07584557551

Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact

cwp.recruitment@nhs.net

or telephone 01244 393100

Please contact me for an informal discussion prior to applying for the role.