Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a full-time Band 5 Occupational Therapist for rotations across our acute and rehabilitation wards on a permanent basis.
As a member of the Walton Centre therapy service you will be part of our exceptional multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for adults. Rotating within the fields of acute neurology, acute neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation, you will receive training, support and appraisal from highly skilled specialist occupational therapy staff as well as regular shared learning opportunities across the MDT.
Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be strong team players with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Foundation Trust is a world-renowned Centre of excellence in neurological care with a strong emphasis on education, research and development.
Due to the specialist nature of the hospital, this role would ideally suit occupational therapists with post-qualification experience in a general/acute hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
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 therapy assistant 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of college of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Member of the RCOT - Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in the acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of occupational therapy within acute neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of MDT working and the role of the occupational therapist within the team.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information.
- Well-developed problem solving and activity analysis skills
- Well organised and good time management skills.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of the occupational therapist within a team.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of the current NHS issues.
- To have knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in occupational therapy.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Health Professions Council Registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
- Member of college of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
- Member of the RCOT - Specialist Section - Neurological Practice (SSNP)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in the acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of occupational therapy within acute neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of MDT working and the role of the occupational therapist within the team.
- Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information.
- Well-developed problem solving and activity analysis skills
- Well organised and good time management skills.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of team/group dynamics and the role of the occupational therapist within a team.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of the current NHS issues.
- To have knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in occupational therapy.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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).
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.
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).
