Overview The specialist Occupational Therapist will work in Elmhurst — Discharge to assess unit based in Winsford. Elmhurst is a 30 bedded unit providing round the clock nursing support to adult patients who are in transition from hospital to community. They will be working closely with the MDT and provide supervision to the less experienced therapy staff and assistants. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Occupational Therapist to join our friendly, supportive, dynamic team in Winsford Care Community/ Elmhurst. To be responsible for providing Specialist assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs in discharge to assess unit. Promote safe and timely discharge of patient to their home after a period of therapy, ensuring appropriate pathways of care and communications via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.
Responsibilities There is a varied caseload and you will need to demonstrate knowledge, experience and relevant clinical skills with patients with complex / long term conditions, falls, orthopaedics, general mobility problems and neurological conditions.
The successful candidate will work as a member of our integrated multidisciplinary team alongside District Nurses, Advance Nurse Practitioners, Complex Case Practitioners, Mac Millan Nurses and will be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and students.
There will be associated administrative duties; you will need to be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and have accurate keyboard skills. Our team utilizes digital technology to support remote working and accommodate a flexible working approach where possible and is supported to do this with access to a laptop and mobile phone.
You are required to be a car driver and have access to your own vehicle.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire and West Cheshire and Chester, with locations including Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre.
Clinical Practice Health and care professionals working at the level of specialist should be able to: Manage a clinical caseload with autonomy, work without direct supervision
Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, provide a therapeutic diagnosis and implement agreed treatment plans for complex service users, ensuring privacy, dignity and individuality
Provide individual or group therapy as appropriate to setting
Implement monitoring and evaluation of treatment to measure progress and outcomes
Develop programmes of care to support discharge from service
Be responsible for equipment used in carrying out clinical duties, and to adhere to policy; supervise safe equipment use by others through teaching and training
Record, maintain and store accurate documentation; communicate outcomes of assessments/intervention to appropriate disciplines
Arrange appointments, work closely with MDT, attend case reviews/case conferences and MDT meetings
Contribute to safeguarding of service users/families as appropriate
Assess capacity, gain valid informed consent, and work within a legal framework with service users, including those who lack capacity
Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work
Maintain professional registration with HCPC
Work within organisation, HCPC and CSP guidelines
Have knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice
Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care
Provide and receive sensitive information with care and integrity and manage sensitive information appropriately
Work in an empathic manner with service users, carers and families; adapt approaches for service users with communication barriers
Communicate effectively with service users and carers/relatives to progress rehabilitation and treatment programs
Use appropriate communication skills to overcome barriers to acceptance of sensitive information
Leadership and Management Communicate effectively with a range of professionals within the organisation and with external agencies
Provide information to assist planning and development of the service and longer-term strategic plans
Assist Managers in achieving departmental objectives; support an open leadership style
Participate in the professional development programme and provide teaching to relatives, carers and other professionals
Assist with workload allocation and participate in policy development and service improvement projects
Undertake other duties as deemed appropriate and deputise in the absence of senior staff
Be aware of the financial impact of clinical decisions and support stock management
Education Organise and lead in-service training for Band 5 Therapists and Assistants under guidance
Critically evaluate current research; apply national guidelines and legislation to practice
Train, supervise and support less experienced therapy staff, therapy assistants and students
Maintain own competency to practice with a portfolio for Continuing Professional Development
Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge to maintain fitness to practice
Work within policies and comply with HCPC Code of Conduct; keep up to date with mandatory training
Participate in evaluation of clinical practice and disseminate findings
Research, Audit and Governance Undertake measurement and evaluation of practice through evidence-based projects, audits and outcome measures
Represent at local meetings and national meetings under guidance; make recommendations for change and implement changes under supervision
Undertake audits and contribute to regional/national level; support research activity
Disseminate findings from audit and evaluation results to relevant areas
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
