Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, dynamic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the North West Assistive Technology (NWAT) team
NWAT is a specialist NHS Regional Service providing assistive technology, advice and support to patients with complex needs, to enable them to retain greater independence in their place of residence. It serves a population of almost 7 million people living in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside, Lancashire and South Cumbria Region.
The service provides environmental control equipment to enable patients with complex needs to enhance their independence within their home environment, which may include the installation of technology to access remote control telephones, bed controls, intercoms, sockets and entertainment equipment.
The successful candidate should have a strong clinical background and possess the knowledge and skills acquired across a variety of settings, in particular complex and neurological presentations, and have an active interest in Technology. The role requires excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and a commitment to effective multi-disciplinary team working and skill sharing. An ability to think laterally, to be creative and innovative with treatment planning is essential, a positive approach to service development is essential
Main duties of the job
See detailed JD below.
Post also sits within the NWAT leadership team and represents the regional service at key events.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the provision of Highly specialist OT assessment of patients with complex needs to facilitate the provision of appropriate equipment to enhance independence
Detailed Job description :
Demonstration of a level of clinical expertise that will result in the provision of appropriate clinical care plans, working in collaboration with patients, carers and other Healthcare professionals, following specialist assessment
Regular review of service users to support changing needs and to provide advice as required. In addition the post holder will provide regular training and support to service users and their Carers to support the use of specialist equipment provided
Close working with the Rehabilitation Engineering Technical Team to ensure the most appropriate Assistive Technology is provided for service users
Regular liaison with relevant Healthcare Professionals, Agencies and other Providers throughout the North West Region regarding service provision and delivery, and to act as an expert resource for information regarding Environmental Controls and Specialist Computer Access
Ongoing development of knowledge and expertise for practice in the areas of Environmental Controls, Specialist Computer Access and some Augmentative and Alternative
Communication devices, and the range of acquired, progressive and congenital diagnoses of service users
The development of training courses in the provision of Environmental Controls and Specialist Computer access for Therapy, Medical and Other Healthcare Professionals. To work collaboratively with AAC Teams to develop linked training for Assistive Technology and Specialist Computer Access
Represent the OT profession, providing professional leadership and knowledge to the Clinical Lead for Assistive Technology
Provide professional input to the strategic development of the service working with the Clinical lea
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the provision of Highly specialist OT assessment of patients with complex needs to facilitate the provision of appropriate equipment to enhance independence
Detailed Job description :
Demonstration of a level of clinical expertise that will result in the provision of appropriate clinical care plans, working in collaboration with patients, carers and other Healthcare professionals, following specialist assessment
Regular review of service users to support changing needs and to provide advice as required. In addition the post holder will provide regular training and support to service users and their Carers to support the use of specialist equipment provided
Close working with the Rehabilitation Engineering Technical Team to ensure the most appropriate Assistive Technology is provided for service users
Regular liaison with relevant Healthcare Professionals, Agencies and other Providers throughout the North West Region regarding service provision and delivery, and to act as an expert resource for information regarding Environmental Controls and Specialist Computer Access
Ongoing development of knowledge and expertise for practice in the areas of Environmental Controls, Specialist Computer Access and some Augmentative and Alternative
Communication devices, and the range of acquired, progressive and congenital diagnoses of service users
The development of training courses in the provision of Environmental Controls and Specialist Computer access for Therapy, Medical and Other Healthcare Professionals. To work collaboratively with AAC Teams to develop linked training for Assistive Technology and Specialist Computer Access
Represent the OT profession, providing professional leadership and knowledge to the Clinical Lead for Assistive Technology
Provide professional input to the strategic development of the service working with the Clinical lea
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in OT
- HCPC registration
- Specialist post-registration qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable postgraduate clinical experience
- Active experience in audit
- Supervision of staff and students
- Teaching of junior staff
- Experience of working with other agencies
- Experience in clinical speciality
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good time management
- Ability to implement change
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
Desirable
- Leadership course attendance e.g. LEO
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in OT
- HCPC registration
- Specialist post-registration qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable postgraduate clinical experience
- Active experience in audit
- Supervision of staff and students
- Teaching of junior staff
- Experience of working with other agencies
- Experience in clinical speciality
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good time management
- Ability to implement change
- Able to demonstrate leadership skills
Desirable
- Leadership course attendance e.g. LEO
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).
