Job Ref: 287-DSS-189-25
Department: LUH - 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)
Site: Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool
Band: NHS AfC Band 6
Contract: Permanent, flexible across 7 days
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week (flexible across 7 days)
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Closing date: 29/10/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Trauma Orthopaedic inpatient service at Aintree Hospital, managing patients from admission through rehabilitation and discharge across a 7‑day rota.
They will provide senior support to the team led by the Band 7 OT and Physiotherapist. Applicants must possess excellent communication, organisational, supervisory and leadership skills.
Main Duties
* Provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions.
* Be knowledgeable in the management of patients presenting with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and provide educational/supervisory service to fellow physiotherapists, patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals.
* Complete specialist orthopaedic assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, determining clinical diagnosis and OT treatment.
* Work cohesively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic and co‑ordinated approach to patient care.
* Manage own caseload and be responsible for junior members in supporting, prioritising and delegating caseload.
* Support in supervisory, teaching and education of team members and be a Clinical Educator for students on clinical placement.
* Contribute to operational management of the team and deputise for the team leaders in their absence, liaising with Therapy Managers.
* Utilise evidence‑based practice and support orthopaedic service development and audits; provide recommendations for change.
Working for Our Organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. We provide high quality specialist care and a culture of inclusion, staff development, and innovative practice.
Detailed Job Description and Responsibilities
* Undertake Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnose and implement treatment plans, evaluating care delivery for routine and complex patients.
* Advise, assist and educate Junior OT, students and other team members in routine patient management.
* Ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding patient care.
* Participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours weekend working.
* Represent OT/therapy team at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery.
* Attend ward rounds and clinics, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.
* Carry out environmental and discharge assessments.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
* HCPC Registration.
* Post‑registration experience in a junior rotational post providing broad expertise in musculoskeletal/medical‑surgical conditions.
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
* Evidence of participation in audit.
* Evidence of advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges.
* Sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload.
* Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
* Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and delegate tasks.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to keep accurate, legible patient notes.
* Teaching / Presentations at In‑service level.
* Able to evaluate and be critical of self.
Desirable Criteria
* Member of Special Interest Group.
* Competent IT Skills.
* Flexible and open to change.
Other Information
Please check the email account (including junk/spam) you used to apply for further communication. Internal staff applications require confirmation of employment within the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from under‑represented groups. It offers flexible working options from day one of employment.
All successful applicants will undergo DBS checks; the cost will be recovered from start in post via salary deduction.
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