Band 6 Occupational Therapist

We are seeking 4 motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapiststo join our innovativeExperts at Handmultidisciplinary team in Cheshire West and Chester! This is an exciting opportunity to work differently, moving beyond a traditional caseload model to provide consultation, advice, training and targeted support for children and young people with complex needs. Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will use your occupational therapy expertise to support professionals, educational settings, families and wider partner agencies to develop effective strategies that improve participation, independence and outcomes.

As part of the Experts at Hand team, you will work closely with colleagues from health, education and social care to support complex cases, share specialist knowledge and help build capacity within the wider workforce. As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within Experts at Hand, you will: Provide occupational therapy consultation and advice for children and young people with a range of developmental, sensory, physical and neurodevelopmental needs.

Work in partnership with schools, colleges and educational settings to identify practical strategies that support participation, learning and independence. Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions around children and young people with complex presentations. Support the assessment, planning and implementation of occupational therapy recommendations within educational and community settings. Assist in the development and delivery of training, workshops and learning opportunities for education staff, families and professionals.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across health, education and social care to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Support the implementation of evidence-based practice and contribute to service development initiatives. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audit, quality improvement and governance activities. Promote a strengths-based, person-centred approach that empowers children, young people and those who support them.

Join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, a thriving NHS Community Services Provider Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) delivers high-quality NHS community services across Cheshire. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation dedicated to continuous improvement and outstanding patient care. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working closely with our community partners to shape the future of healthcare.

We are ambitious in our vision to become an 'Outstanding' provider of community services, and we are committed to supporting our colleagues' professional development. Our organisation is growing rapidly-over the past eight years, our workforce has expanded from 350 to over 1,000 staff, and our services have increased from 25 to 49, with our contract value doubling in the process. As part of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CCICP offers the benefits of both a supportive local team and the wider opportunities of a leading NHS provider.

Now is an exciting time to join us. With plans underway for the newLeighton Hospital in Crewe, we are at the forefront of innovation in healthcare. This cutting-edge hospital will be the most digitally advanced in the country, shaping the future of patient care and driving transformation across the region as part of theHealthier Futuresprogramme. Join us and be part of a forward-looking, compassionate, and ambitious organisation where your career can thrive.