Job summary Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to work in a fun, supportive environment with an innovative, welcoming and hard working team? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you We would love you to consider coming to join our fantastic Paediatric Therapy team in CCICP, with this particular post being based in community settings across Winsford and Northwich. As part of the role, you would be working directly alongside qualified therapists and other therapy assistants to help with assessments, and implement care plans for children and young people aged 0-19. The role is extremely varied, and you will be working alongside some inspirational children and young people. The role will involve some independent working under direction, but also close team working with members of our therapy team, and the wider MDT. You will gain valuable experience and skills in working directly with the children and young people, including the use of children's therapy equipment, communication skills and hydrotherapy. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in we would love to hear from you Please give us a call if you have any other questions at all Main duties of the job - Working alongside qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other therapy assistants to complete assessments and interventions in community locations. - Completion of care plans with children under direction from clinicians - Liaison with other members of the MDT - Management of stock and liaison with appropriate individuals re ordering - Use of Paediatric equipment e.g standing frames, specialised seating, Orthotics - Completion of hydrotherapy sessions - Inputting of clinical data and records into EMIS Web system - Answering, making and directing calls into the department About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-COMM-6970392 Job locations Hebden Green School Woodford Lane West Winsford CW7 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The main roles and responsibilities are detailed within the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities The main roles and responsibilities are detailed within the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children / young people NVQ level 3 or equivalent Evidence of dealing directly with the public Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working in a school environment skills Essential good communication skills referenced team working skills IT skills Desirable Experience of patient handling skills values Essential Evidence of understanding of MCHT Behaviours and values Desirable Car driver Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children / young people NVQ level 3 or equivalent Evidence of dealing directly with the public Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working in a school environment skills Essential good communication skills referenced team working skills IT skills Desirable Experience of patient handling skills values Essential Evidence of understanding of MCHT Behaviours and values Desirable Car driver 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Hebden Green School Woodford Lane West Winsford CW7 4EJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)