Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
This role is to provide expertise in the specialist clinical area of Pathway 2 rehabilitation and assessment community bed base, as lead clinician and co-ordinator within CCICP. It will involve high level clinical triage and knowledge alongside strategic planning and project management to ensure all strands of Pathway 2 rehabilitation, across the CCICP footprint, is provided in a responsive, timely and equitable service delivery.
The post holder will work in conjunction with key partners across CCICP and MCHT,in the planning, development and delivery of Pathway 2 and act as a central liaison and resource for referrals requiring a timely and pathway appropriate response.
The role holder will work collaboratively with Care Community Therapy Team Leads to ensure a consistent rehab therapy led model is embedded across multiple sites. Adopting a Home First approach to ensuring patients can return to their own environment, to continue their rehab journey at the earliest opportunity.
The role holder’s base will be IPOCH Hub in BIU Leighton Hospital, Crewe however they will be expected to travel to D2A bedded sites across the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) footprint.
Main duties of the job
- To manage a highly specialist case load, demonstrating appropriate time management and organisation skills.
- To ensure effective day to day organisation and provision of service to meet service priorities across all Pathway 2 sites.
- To provide clinical leadership and support to the MDT, through case supervision, and the development and monitoring of therapy provision and safe discharge of patients in pathway 2 bedded units within CCICP’s remit.
- To actively contribute innovate ideas and lead on the development and implementation of service improvements in collaboration with system colleagues and within relevant Pathway 2 groups.
- To contribute to the development and delivery of service objectives, leading on designated projects, focusing on discharge to assess pathways.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
- Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects
- Prior experience working in the NHS – with a broad range of NHS physical rotations
- Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups.
- Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues including dementia and ensure safe and timely discharge of patients
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- Highly advanced communication and listening skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
Desirable
- Critical appraisal
- Presentation skills
- Discharge Planning in Short Term Services
- Interest and Experience in Continuous Improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Professional Degree Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Clinical Educator Training
- Masters Degree Level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Level 7 post graduate courses relevant to specialist area
- Communication skills training
- Professional/clinical knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training experience in specialist fields and practical experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub groups
Closing Date: 24 September 2026
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