Sensory Processing OT Support Service Therapy Assistant


Company:	Mid Cheshire Hospitals
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Crewe, CW1 6ZQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Do you have a passion for helping children and young people achieve their full potential?

We are looking for 4 motivated and enthusiasticTherapy Assistant Practitionersto join our innovativeExperts at Handteam, supporting the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services for children and young people across Cheshire West and Chester.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapists within a specialist consultation and support service, helping education settings, families and professionals develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to support children's participation, independence and wellbeing.

As part of the Occupational Therapy team, you will work closely with schools, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to support the implementation of occupational therapy recommendations, sensory strategies and therapeutic programmes. You will play a key role in helping children and young people access meaningful activities, engage in learning and achieve positive outcomes in their everyday environments.

The main duties for the role are as follows:

• · To support the service delivery of the Sensory Processing Support Service (SPOTSS) in a graduated approach.

• · To support in the delivery of Universal and Targeted training sessions to a variety of stakeholders, including education colleagues, health colleagues, parents and wider MDT. This is likely to be both virtual and in person training.

• · To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.

· To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.

· To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.

· To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.

· To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.

· To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.

· To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

· To support with service development alongside the rest of the SPOTSS Team

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.

Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.

As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Further information around the job description and main responsibilities of the role are included in the attached job description and person specification

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026

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