Occupational Therapy Lead- Long Term Conditions

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 8a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Long Term Neurological Conditions.

A rare opportunity has arisen for an 8a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to lead our Occupational Therapy in Long-Term Neurological Conditions Service at The Walton Centre, Liverpool.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Occupational Therapist to lead and develop the service we provide within the wider Long -Term Neurological Conditions Service. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide highly specialist occupational therapy services and make a difference in the lives of patients who have long-term neurological conditions. This will include those with a neuromuscular conditions and those with other neurological conditions such as MS.

You should have have extensive clinical experience and skills working with individuals who have long-term neurological conditions including those which are degenerative. Sensitive communication and leadership skills are essential to enable the service to continue to develop and ensure high standards of evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

Take the lead responsibility for the day to day management of occupational therapy staff within the Neurology outpatient department

To provide high quality, comprehensive, specialist Occupational Therapy interventions for people living with long-term neurological conditions including MS, Neuromuscular Disorders, MND, NMO and other related neurological conditions.

Ensuring appropriate evidence-based pathways of care and communications via liaison and referral to other agencies as required.

Working closely with Consultant Neurologists and the multidisciplinary team to develop best practice and specialist services within the long-term neurological conditions services as required.
To work in collaboration with Consultant Neurologists, MDT and Therapy Service Manager to ensure long-term neurological conditions services are developed according to the changing needs of the patient.

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.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7001887

Job locations

The Walton Centre

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

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
Health & Care Professions Council registration
Msc or equivalent in relevant specialism

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in specialism

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Mentorship experience or professional practice educators qualification
Evidence of extensive post-registration clinical experience at a very senior level
Previous experience of assessment and treatment of long-term neurological conditions
Knowledge & experience of wheelchairs, orthotics, and specialist seating and equipment
Ability to provide specialist high quality clinical intervention that is evidence-based
Experience in staff and performance management
Evidence of delivering on key quality performance indicators
Well-developed leadership skills and a positive role model
A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Health & Care Professions Council registration
Msc or equivalent in relevant specialism

Desirable

Post-graduate qualification in specialism

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Mentorship experience or professional practice educators qualification
Evidence of extensive post-registration clinical experience at a very senior level
Previous experience of assessment and treatment of long-term neurological conditions
Knowledge & experience of wheelchairs, orthotics, and specialist seating and equipment
Ability to provide specialist high quality clinical intervention that is evidence-based
Experience in staff and performance management
Evidence of delivering on key quality performance indicators
Well-developed leadership skills and a positive role model
A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

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

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