Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist OR Occupational Therapist - OPAL

Job overview

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED PHYSIOTHERAPIST OR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PASSIONATE ABOUT THE CARE OF OLDER PEOPLE?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join the Older Person’s Assessment and Liaison (OPAL) Team at East Cheshire NHS Trust.

The OPAL team are a friendly multi-disciplinary team, consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, ACPs, and Care of The Elderly Consultants. We are based at Macclesfield District General Hospital, and predominantly work with Older Adults in the first 48 hours from attendance to A&E.

We provide therapeutic interventions and contribute to Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to avoid clinically unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharges. This post is a permanent position, full time at 37.5 hours per week. Applicants will be required to work over 7 days and be available to work between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

We are looking for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with:

• experience of working in the NHS with Older People, ideally in both Acute and Community settings
• self-motivation and excellent communication skills
• the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• proven assessment and discharge planning skills
• a positive attitude to risk management
• a commitment to supporting the development of therapies within the team

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

To work as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist specialising in the assessment and treatment of older people living with frailty.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role’s eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

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.