We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team to support the delivery of high quality care for our service users.
Working both autonomously and as part of the team, you will carry out assessments for adults and children in the community for equipment and adaptations to increase independence, safety and to assist people to remain in their own homes. There are increasing numbers of people with long term complex conditions living in the community. These people need a range of adaptations and equipment to allow them to continue to live as safely and independently as possible.
The service is based within the Centre for Independent Living in Huyton and also involves some work from home as well as community visits.
You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled, motivated and friendly team to deliver excellent care.
This post is subject to an enhanced with children’s and adult’s barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
To utilise developed specialist knowledge to provide the professional contribution within designated Occupational Therapy Services and to assist in the organisation, development, co‑ordination and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy Service in conjunction with the Clinical Principle Occupational Therapist and relevant Team/Service Manager.
The post holder will contribute to an environment that works with local services to provide evidence based assessment and delivery of care. They will continue with their own professional development and assist with that of other OT staff. They will be required to have a flexible approach to working hours to ensure that the needs of their clients are met.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
CLINICAL – Shared Team
* Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake duty assessments as necessary.
* Fulfil the care‑coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews.
* Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients.
* Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevant professionals.
* Participate and promote positive intra‑agency working.
* Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
* Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
* Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team.
This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026
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