Band 6 Locum Community Occupational Therapist

Community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist – Band 6 (Locum)

Location: Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Community

Area: North West NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, ongoing (until 31/03/2026)

About the Role

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to support community rehabilitation services, including Pathway 2 rehab. This role is suitable for either profession—or a clinician with experience across both disciplines—providing autonomous assessment and rehabilitation for adults in the community.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based rehabilitation intervention as part of the Pathway 2 service.
• Undertake holistic assessments and create tailored treatment or therapy plans to support recovery and maximise independence.
• Manage a varied community caseload, visiting patients in their homes or community settings where required.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation following hospital admission.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with service and professional standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Experience in community rehabilitation and/or Pathway 2 rehab is essential.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
• Experience working autonomously in community settings.
• Excellent communication and MDT collaboration abilities.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.

Why Join?

• Long-term locum contract until March 2026.
• Opportunity to support a vital community rehabilitation pathway.
• Flexible, autonomous working within a supportive MDT.
• Competitive, negotiable locum rate.

Ready to support community-based rehabilitation in Mid Cheshire?

Apply today to join the service as a Band 6 OT or Physiotherapist.

Code: U. 008012.B19193