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Occupational Therapist


NHS


Location

Liverpool | United Kingdom


Job description

We are seeking three full-time occupational therapists - one on a two year fixed term contract to cover a temporary vacancy in our acute inpatients team; and two on permanent contracts to start our new Band 6 OT rotations within The Walton Centre, covering acute inpatients, the trauma service and the Outpatients Long Term Conditions Team. We hope that, in the future, this rotation will also encompass our rehab unit. Shortlisted applicants will be able to express their interest in one or both posts at interview.

An in-depth knowledge of neurosciences is not essential, as you will be supported to acquire these skills, as part of these posts. They are ideally suited to therapists with experience in general acute inpatient wards and/or stroke units, or therapists working within a community ESD or neuro therapy team, looking to return or transition to inpatient or clinic work. Experienced Band 5 OTs looking for career progression or existing Band 6 OTs looking towards greater specialism are all welcome applicants.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am 4pm. Currently there are no weekend working requirements and conversations regarding flexible working are welcomed.

Please contact Amanda Chesterton or Sian Avery (acute inpatient OT team leads) on 0151 556 3278, Rebecca Flesher or Jenny Carter (Long Term Conditions leads) on 0151 556 3742 for further information.

Main duties of the job

The rotations will be across ward and Outpatients. The Outpatient MS service also provide a patient fatigue education programme which you will be involved with.

These posts are the perfect opportunity to prove that you do, with the support of a warm and enthusiastic team of experienced therapists.

To assess and treat patients within designated specialist clinical area.

To work flexibly according to service needs

To assist Senior Therapy staff in service development and the provision of a quality service.

To take responsibility where appropriate, for junior therapy staff and students and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate level of support at all times.

Under the direction of supervisor and other team members assist with specified areas of service provision as appropriate

Where appropriate participate in clinical rotations across all areas of the Walton Centre Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.

Establish and manage a clinical caseload as appropriate to the service

To work collaboratively with other clinicians, including medical and nursing staff to influence service development and ensure quality of care is delivered

To provide clinical education and training to other health care professionals

Influence research and professional development for self and others.

About us

The Walton CentreNHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for theInvestors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeingstandards and has been awarded Gold status for both. TheWalton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology andneurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everythingwe do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providingcomprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services weare proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originallyformed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

Witharound 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incrediblydedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal andneurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site inFazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treatinginjuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves andmuscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-termneurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Role summary

To provide specialist assessment and implement treatment plans where appropriate for patients with complex needs within designated specialist clinical area.

To work flexibly according to service needs

To assist Occupational Therapy leaders in service development and the provision of a quality service.

To take responsibility where appropriate, for band 5 therapy staff and students and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate level of support at all times.

Under the direction of supervisor, and other team members, assist with specified areas of service provision as appropriate

Clinical Duties

Management and Leadership

Clinical and Information Governance

Training and Development

Person Specification

Experience

Qualifications

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.

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