Occupational Therapist

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. Main duties of the job You will provide occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with stroke and a range of neurological conditions across community, clinic and home-based settings throughout Warrington and Halton. Working as part of the multidisciplinary Community Neurosciences Team, you will manage a delegated caseload whilst developing specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation with support from experienced Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists. You will undertake holistic assessment, goal setting, treatment planning and discharge planning, delivering person-centred rehabilitation to support functional independence, participation and quality of life. The role involves working closely with patients, carers, therapy assistants, health and social care professionals and partner agencies to coordinate care and achieve meaningful outcomes. You will contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, undertake risk assessment, utilise outcome measures to evaluate progress, maintain accurate clinical records and participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities. The successful candidate will primarily support the Warrington Community Neurosciences Team but may be required to work across both Warrington and Halton services in response to service needs. The role requires excellent communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills together with the ability to work autonomously and safely within community settings, including lone working About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region. Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities. Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation. Our mission We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our values Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all One team: We work well together and with our communities Details Date posted 02 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9835-WA26-103 Job locations Warrington Community Neurosciences Team First Floor, Orford Jubilee Hub Jubilee Way, Orford Warrington Cheshire WA2 8HE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: To provide occupational therapy assessment, intervention and rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions within the Community Neurosciences Team. The post holder will manage a delegated caseload under the supervision of Band 6 and Band 7 Occupational Therapists, developing specialist knowledge and skills in community neurological rehabilitation whilst delivering person-centred, evidence-based interventions across community, clinic and home-based settings throughout Warrington and Halton. The role requires autonomous practice and lone working, active participation in multidisciplinary assessment, treatment planning and team meetings, and collaborative working wi