An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Static Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Trauma Orthopaedic inpatient service at Aintree Hospital, managing patients’ needs from admission through rehabilitation, and discharge, across a 7‑day rota.
The successful candidate will provide senior support to the team, led by the Band 7 OT and Physio. Applicants must possess excellent communication, organisational, supervisory and leadership skills.
The service provides specialist assessment and treatment of trauma orthopaedic in‑patients, ensuring high quality care is provided across the pathways. It would be advantageous for staff with previous experience of working in acute critical care, orthopaedics and within a setting supporting the home‑first and discharge‑to‑assessment model. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in dealing with trauma orthopaedic patients.
At Aintree, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking therapy department committed to staff development, advanced practice, and research. We’re proud of our inclusive culture, where your voice and expertise are genuinely valued. You’ll have access to mentorship, CPD opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of AHP service delivery.
Responsibilities
* To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions.
* To be knowledgeable in the management of patients presenting with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and to provide educational/supervisory service to fellow physiotherapists, patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
* To complete specialist orthopaedic assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and OT treatment.
* To work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and co‑ordinated approach to patient care.
* To manage own caseload and be responsible for junior members in supporting, prioritising and delegating caseload.
* To support in supervisory, teaching and education of team members and to be a Clinical Educator for students on clinical placement.
* To contribute to operational management of the team and deputise for the team leaders in their absence, liaising with Therapy Managers.
* To utilise evidence‑based practice and support in management of orthopaedic service development and audits and utilise information to provide recommendations for change.
Contact
For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Melissa Crunkhorn. Job title: Senior OT. Email address: melissa.crunkhorn@aintree.nhs.uk. Telephone number: 0151 529 8963.
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