Occupational Therapist - RotationalNHS

Job summary

Have an interest in the neurosciences, but not sure if you have the skills and knowledge to work at The Walton Centre? This post is the perfect opportunity to prove that you do, with the support of a warm and enthusiastic team of experienced therapists!

We are seeking two full-time rotational B6 OTs within The Walton Centre, covering acute inpatients, the outpatients Long Term Conditions Team and Complex Rehabilitation Unit.

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. We are also willing to consider less experienced Band 5s looking to transition to B6 within this role.

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 Beverley Bowden-Williams (Acute Therapies Lead) on 0151 556 3863

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat patients within designated specialist clinical area.

To work flexibly according to service needs.

To assist Occupational Therapy Leads 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

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.

Job description

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.