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 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 assess model. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in dealing with trauma orthopaedic patients .
You will support the MDT in delivering interventions which improve trauma orthopaedic patient outcomes.
Have strong patient centred values, an ability to drive forward positive change and a commitment to integrated MDT working
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.
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.
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
Clinical
1. To undertake Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment, clinically diagnose and implement agreed treatment plans, evaluate care delivery according to health care needs for routine and complex patients.
2. To advise, assist and educate, Junior OT and other menmbers of the team /students in the management of routine patients.
3. To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all other Health & Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care.
This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating.
1. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours weekend Working
2. Represent OT/Therapy team at Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
3. Attend relevant ward rounds and clinics, working alongside the Multidisciplinary Team, assessing, advising and treating patients as required.
7.To carry out environmental and discharge to assess assessments.