Job summary
The Neuro therapy team is based at Warrington Hospital, assessing and treating stroke patients both in hospital, in intermediate care and in their own homes. The team is made up of highly skilled Senior staff with a huge range of experience in stroke care.

Main duties of the job
You will be working within the stroke team who are very experienced, enthusiastic and driven to deliver the best stroke care to our patients. You will be well supported within the team to ensure that we achieve the best outcomes for our patients. You will have opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills working alongside the Team. You will be able to gain experience in all areas of the stroke pathway by rotating through the areas.

About us
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 is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting 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
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application

Job responsibilities
The full details of this role are available within the job description and person specification provided.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• clinical experience in stroke rehabilitation

Desirable

• stroke experience in specialist intermediate care and ESD
• Band 6 experience in stroke
• experience in supervising other staff or students

Qualifications
Essential

• Bsc in Occupational therapy
• Driving License and use of vehicle for work
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Related courses to Neuro therapy
• Student educator course
• Basic leadership course

Skills knowledge and competencies
Essential

• knowledge of stroke and stroke rehabilitation

Desirable

• attendance on introduction to normal movement course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address: Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead OT, Janette Singleton, janette.singleton@nhs.net, 01925662972

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 370-AHP6THE-2213
Job locations: Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG, United Kingdom