Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 9 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 160-6489125-B
- Employer
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Walton Centre
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Foundation Trust
Neurosurgery
Fixed term contract 9 months
Band 7 Occupational Therapist in Hyperacute and Complex Rehabilitation.
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to support our clinical lead in leading our team of Occupational Therapists in Hyperacute and Complex Rehabilitation at The Walton Centre, Liverpool as part of The Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network
We are seeking a suitably experienced, well-motivated and dynamic occupational therapist who is able to demonstrate a range Occupational Therapy skills to join our team. To work within an established multi-professional team to provide specialist Occupational Therapy services, within the field of Neuroscience, major trauma and rehabilitation. To lead and support the development of the Occupational Therapy Service within the wider The Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network
Main duties of the job
You will have extensive clinical experience and skills working with individuals who have complex presentations and/or neurological conditions including those which fall under Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness. Be able to work within an established multi-professional team and an effective team player, who possessors leadership qualities, excellent organisational skills and commitment to continuing professional development and will provide training and supervision to junior staff and undergraduate/pre-registration students
For you to reach your potential we are committed to your development. You will be supported by the Therapy Service Managers. You will be provided with appraisals, in service training and, through the wider Therapies department and The Walton Centre, you will have access to a variety of support and development opportunities.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapist
- Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Professional Practice Educators qualification or similar.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Post Grad education or training specific and applicable to complex rehabilitation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive clinical experience in neurological and functional rehabilitation
- Awareness of BSRM standards for rehabilitation and application to practice
- Knowledge of current NHSE/DOH guidance and quality indicators
- Ability to provide specialist high quality clinical intervention that is evidence based.
- Extensive practical experience in the assessment and prescription of specialist equipment , wheelchairs and seating
- Experience in the manufacture and provision of splints and orthotics
- Evidence of high level problem solving and decision making skills.
- Take an active role within a multidisciplinary team and promotes the role of OT
- Evidence of Clinical Audit, Innovation and research activity
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and its application within Occupational Therapist / Rehabilitation.
Desirable criteria
- Post grad leadership development
- Published Author
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong and effective team player
- Demonstrates highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level presentation and education skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jennifer Marosm
- Job title
- Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 556 3961
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