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 a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our forward-thinking Halton 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.
Key Areas
* 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 and our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are 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.
Responsibilities
* 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
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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
At Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to creating a workplace where you can learn, grow, and feel valued.
Benefits
* 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
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