# Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist OR Occupational Therapist - OPAL > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Cheshire NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-physiotherapist-or-occupational-therapist-opal/0fcabe07-266a-4cbc-bb0e-9b52e1f34d3d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-specialist-physiotherapist-or-occupational-therapist-opal/0fcabe07-266a-4cbc-bb0e-9b52e1f34d3d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Cheshire NHS Trust - **Town:** Macclesfield - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (subject to job matching) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (OPAL therapists work 08:00-18:00 on 4 days a week between Monday and Saturday, There is a compulsory 1 in 6 Saturday work commitment in the OPAL therapy post and a compulsory respiratory on-call commitment on weekend days on a pre-agreed roster.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T11:43:09.776Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Victoria_Road_Macclesfield/East_Cheshire_NHS_Trust/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v8160972 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8160972?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate travel between sites/community settings. ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to lead junior colleagues - Advanced communication and listening skills - Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels - Audit skills - Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role - Ability to work autonomously and as part of team - Ability to work under pressure - Proactive, takes own initiative - Supportive team member - IT skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD - Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations. - Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area. **Desirable** - Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives ### Experience **Essential** - Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area. - Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research. - Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT. ### Qualifications **Essential** - HCPC registration - Relevant professional degree / diploma - Clinical educators training - Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area e.g. communication, CBT, dementia or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level **Desirable** - Membership of a relevant professional bod ### Further Information **Essential** - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question. ### Other role requirments **Essential** - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further role requirements. ### Specific Job Requirement **Essential** - Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS physical rotations. Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients ## Documents - [applicant pack (pdf, 351.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10461706) - [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 871.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10461707) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 273.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10461708) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.