Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high standard Occupational Therapyservice 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.
About us
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
Job responsibilities
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.
4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours weekend Working
5. Represent OT/Therapy teamat Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
6. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
4. To participate in Departmental Planned Out of Hours weekend Working
5. Represent OT/Therapy teamat Multidisciplinary Meetings to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated Multidisciplinary Service.
6. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities 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
Other
Essential
- Flexible and open to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Special Interest group
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in a junior rotational post providing a broad experience in musculoskeletal / medical surgical conditions
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of the advanced skills required to plan complex and rapid discharges
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of sound clinical knowledge and specialist skills relevant to the clinical caseload
- Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
- Have an understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own work load, determine priorities 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
Other
Essential
- Flexible and open to change
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
