Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an Occupational Therapist within the Community Neurosciences Team, providing assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions across community, clinic, and home settings in Warrington and Halton. You will manage a delegated caseload under supervision, developing specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation. The position involves working autonomously, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to person-centred care to enhance functional independence and quality of life. The team offers structured supervision and professional development opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel independently and safely across Warrington and Halton to meet the requirements of the role.
- Ability to work autonomously within community settings, including lone working in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
Desirable criteria
- Access to transport suitable for undertaking the requirements of the role.
- Right to Work
- Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
- Professional Development
- Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Experience of supporting students, therapy assistants or other learners.
- Experience gained through undergraduate placements across a range of clinical settings and patient groups.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Experience of assessment, treatment planning and goal setting.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions, stroke or acquired brain injury.
- Experience of community-based rehabilitation.
- Experience of facilitating group interventions.
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post-registration professional development.
- Demonstrable interest in neurological rehabilitation and community-based practice.
- Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of the occupational therapy process and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge of occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles and promotion of functional independence.
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- Knowledge of clinical risk assessment and management.
- Ability to work under supervision, recognise limitations and respond appropriately to feedback.
- IT skills appropriate to clinical practice.
- Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation pathways and interventions.
- Awareness of safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act and relevant health and social care legislation.
- Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service evaluation.
- Membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
- Relationships
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
- Job Specific Requirements
- Ability to travel independently and safely across Warrington and Halton to meet the requirements of the role.
- Ability to work autonomously within community settings, including lone working in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
- Access to transport suitable for undertaking the requirements of the role.
- Right to Work
- Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
- Professional Development
- Commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
- Experience of supporting students, therapy assistants or other learners.
- Experience gained through undergraduate placements across a range of clinical settings and patient groups.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Experience of assessment, treatment planning and goal setting.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of working with adults with neurological conditions, stroke or acquired brain injury.
- Exper
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 5d ago · Closes in 10d
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North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)
Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
You will be part of a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
working alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy
Assistants, Neurological Nurses and Psychology colleagues. The role offers the
opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in neurological
rehabilitation through structured supervision, protected continuing
professional development, in-service training and regular support from
experienced Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists.
The team delivers a range of innovative rehabilitation programmes
including group interventions, self-management support and digital
rehabilitation opportunities. We have a strong commitment to quality
improvement, service development and evidence-based practice, with
opportunities to participate in audit, research and service improvement
initiatives.
The post will primarily support the Warrington Community Neurosciences
Team; however, flexibility may be required to work across Warrington and Halton
services to support patient care and service delivery.
If you are looking for a rewarding role within a friendly and supportive
team and want to develop your career in community neurological rehabilitation,
we would love to hear from you.
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