Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to provide clinical and operational leadership to the Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team at The Walton Centre in Liverpool.
In addition to providing clinical leadership and support to a large team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, you will be at the forefront of setting the direction of the acute inpatient therapy service across the hospital.
You will take a lead on recruitment for the team and the wider occupational therapy service where indicated. We currently offer an Occupational Therapy degree apprenticeship and student training, so knowledge and awareness of workforce support is essential.
Experience in a regional neurosciences unit is not essential, as an Occupational Therapist with proven experience and leadership in a stroke unit, ESD team, or community neuro team is well-suited to the role. Confidence in liaising with multiple stakeholders including Senior Nursing colleagues, medical teams, bed management, and other external agencies and rehabilitation providers is a core requirement of the role.
You will be supported by the Head of Therapies, team leads, and Occupational Therapy peers to integrate into your new role. You will be supported to access additional education and training as required.
Main duties of the job
1. Operational leadership including day-to-day staff management, sickness management, clinical supervision, roster, and workforce planning support.
2. Manage a clinical caseload and support with the caseload management of all patients requiring occupational therapy assessment, treatment, and support within the service.
3. Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure Occupational Therapy is promoted within direct patient care and wider clinical services.
4. Ensure all patient care is delivered in line with best practice and relevant clinical guidelines, supporting all Occupational Therapy staff members to deliver excellence in neuroscience.
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 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). 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 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.
Details
Date posted: 14 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 160-7128226
Job locations: The Walton Centre, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7LJ
Job description
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Health & Care Professions Council Registration
* Evidence of attendance at relevant post-graduate courses and ongoing professional development
Desirable:
* Masters level qualification or equivalent in relevant specialism
Knowledge & Experience (Essential):
* Extensive post-registration clinical experience at a senior level
* Experience in assessment and treatment of Acute Neurological and Neurosurgical conditions
* Experience in staff and performance management
* Able to plan and carry out a complex workload
Desirable:
* Experience in delivering key quality performance indicators
Skills & Attributes (Essential):
* Highly developed interpersonal skills
* Ability to write, implement, and audit policies
* Effective communicator at all levels
* Awareness of NHS issues and relevant frameworks
* Leadership skills and role modeling
* Ability to provide evidence-based clinical interventions
* Positive attitude to change and flexible working practices
Additional notes on DBS, sponsorship, and UK registration are included but have been summarized for clarity.
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