About this role
Job summary
Have an interest in the neurosciences, but not sure if you have the skills and knowledge to work at The Walton Centre? This post is the perfect opportunity to prove that you do, with the support of a warm and enthusiastic team of experienced therapists!
We are seeking two full-time rotational B6 OTs within The Walton Centre, covering acute inpatients, the outpatients Long Term Conditions Team and Complex Rehabilitation Unit.
An in-depth knowledge of neurosciences is not essential, as you will be supported to acquire these skills, as part of these posts. They are ideally suited to therapists with experience in general acute inpatient wards and/or stroke units, or therapists working within a community ESD or neuro therapy team, looking to return or transition to inpatient or clinic work. Experienced Band 5 OTs looking for career progression or existing Band 6 OTs looking towards greater specialism are all welcome applicants. We are also willing to consider less experienced Band 5s looking to transition to B6 within this role.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. Currently there are no weekend working requirements and conversations regarding flexible working are welcomed.
Please contact Beverley Bowden-Williams (Acute Therapies Lead) on 0151 556 3863
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat patients within designated specialist clinical area.
To work flexibly according to service needs.
To assist Occupational Therapy Leads in service development and the provision of a quality service.
To take responsibility where appropriate, for band 5 therapy staff and students and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate level of support at all times.
Under the direction of supervisor and other team members assist with specified areas of service provision as appropriate
Where appropriate participate in clinical rotations across all areas of the Walton Centre Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.
Establish and manage a clinical caseload as appropriate to the service.
To work collaboratively with other clinicians, including medical and nursing staff to influence service development and ensure quality of care is delivered.
To provide clinical education and training to other health care professionals.
Influence research and professional development for self and others.
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 we invest in 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), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. 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 incredibly 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- Registered member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy and the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Completion of Professional practice educator's qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A broad range of clinical experience through acute and rehabilitation medicine
- Practical experience in the field of neurology and neurosciences
- Demonstrates application of appropriate models of Occupational therapy
- Knowledge of current DH guidance.
- Ability to initiate and apply evidence based practice within the clinical area
- Able to manage own time within clinical and non-clinical activity and to guide others using problem solving and decision making skills
- Able to demonstrate the role of OT within the rehab MDT
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of clinical governance and its application within Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Specialist experience in the field of neurosciences, complex rehabilitation and long term condition management
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- To have highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Effective and responsive communicator on all levels.
- Able to use basic IT systems, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Effective presentation and education skills.
- High level organisational skills.
Desirable
- Post graduate Leadership development / learning
- Able to write, implement and audit policies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Fazakerley, Liverpool
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)