# Specialist Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/9b4c7b91-798d-4ea6-950c-400ec4a2aca3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-occupational-therapist/9b4c7b91-798d-4ea6-950c-400ec4a2aca3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Full time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (Full time over 4 long days per week. Week days only. Some flexibility in working pattern may be supported. The role is ward based.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T10:42:33.054Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Macclesfield/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Specialist_Occupational_Therapist/Specialist_Occupational_Therapist-v8122320 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8122320?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist Occupational Therapist to work within our acute mental health ward. Mulberry ward in Macclesfield is a 26 bed mixed gender acute mental health ward. The ward has good occupational therapy facilities with an activity room, small rehab kitchen and therapy gym. There are access to lovely outdoor spaces too. The role will involve working closely with the whole MDT to provide key Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions for all inpatient service users. We use the Model of Human Occupation as the basis for our work, and undertake a range of standardised cognitive and functional assessments. The post holder will be responsible for supporting a supervising a small Occupational Therapy team including Occupational Therapists and Technical Instructors and will themselves receive support and supervision from the Lead Occupational Therapist. Informal support is also available from other members of the MDT. Within the AHP team we have OT staff, a speech therapist and a Physiotherapist. The individual will need to be able to work independently and to prioritise their own work load. The successful candidate will have a range of clinical mental health experience and will be enthusiastic about working in this setting. ### Main duties of the job Assessment of individual's cognitive and functional skills. Contribute towards delivering a programme of therapeutic interventions to help in meeting people's mental health needs. Undertake home visits to help support safe discharge planning. Contribute positively towards patient flow by engaging in clinical discussions and planning for patients' futures. Supporting and supervising other members of the small Occupational Therapy team. ### 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: \[email protected\] 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 ### Experience **Essential** - At least 18 months experience in mental health - Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment - Experience of supervising and supporting junior staff and students - Experience of using appraisal process - Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development - Working knowledge of clinical audit - Experience of introducing new and innovative interventions **Desirable** - Minimum of 3 years post registration experience - Experience of care co-ordination ### Qualifications **Essential** - Diploma, BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy - Registration with Health Professions Council - Experience as Practice Placement Educator **Desirable** - Postgraduate clinical training relevant to the post - Leadership or management training ### Knowledge & Expertise **Essential** - Specialist clinical skills relevant to the role - Current disability equipment training or be willing to gain as appropriate for the post - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Good knowledge and awareness of current legislation and guidance pertaining to Mental Health services and implications for Occupational Therapy - Ability to work under pressure and set priorities - Good knowledge of effective care co-ordination and planning of treatment packages - Ability to manage own caseload and work as part of a team - Group leadershipskills - Excellent negotiation and organisational skills, with individuals and groups - Working knowledge of clinical governance principles - Computer literacy - Skills in moving and handling - Appreciation of the 6Cs and person-centred care. **Desirable** - Training, presentation and facilitation skills - Ability to resolve complex professional and ethical issues - Research experience ## Documents - [oh risk form (pdf, 576.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418719) - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [job description (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10418718) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) ## 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.