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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapist - North Mersey Stroke Service

The closing date is 13 April 2026

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the North Mersey stroke service. The post is rotational across stroke services at Aintree hospitals and Broadgreen working across the stroke pathway from SEAC- HASU -Rehab.

You will need a passion for patient centred rehabilitation and bring persona drive to develop yourself, your team and services. Newly qualified therapists will be supported by the trust preceptorship program which covers skills across both nursing and AHPs.

The trust offers a 12month preceptorhsip program for newly qualified therapists. this is an innovative program led by a multi-professional team of educators with a proven ability to coach and mentor. Utilising you preceptorship portfolio and by attending the program, you can enhance your clinical expertise, master complex concepts, sharpen your critical thinking ability, promote career advancements and develop your leadership potential. In addition, your program will provide you with further skills including quality improvement, resilience and mindfulness.

You will also have access to a stroke inservice training program and a robust supervision structure.

There will be a requirement to work flexibly across late shifts and 7day services on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities in this post include:

- To carry out neurological therapy assessment to identify post stroke deficits and to clinically reason the need for further assessment and treatment.- To identify the most appropriate form of ongoing assessment including functional assessments, seating, upper limb and need for splinting along with standardised cognitive and mood screens.- To set patient centred goals, devise and regularly review treatment plans to achieve these.- To work closely with the MDT to identify rehabilitation potential and the most appropriate setting for this to occur eg stroke rehab unit / own home.- To communicate effectively with patient, family and wider organisations in order to effectively support patients recovery and co-ordinate a safe transfer of care / discharge.- To effectively manage own caseload, prioritise and delegate to Generic Therapy assistants.- To identify all necessary equipment to facilitate discharge and complete timely referrals to equipment supplier.- To complete clear and concise referrals to other services and co-ordinate a timely discharge to ensure maintenance of patient flow.- To ensure compliance with mandatory training and ensure all trust policies are followed.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-87-26

Job locations

Aintree Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.

Through the course of your employment you may become aware of information concerning patients or staff. All such information must be treated as confidential. Breach of this confidence may result in dismissal.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This job description is intended as a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and not a rigid, inflexible specification. It may be subject to revision to meet the changing needs of the service, following consultation with the post holder.

Through the course of your employment you may become aware of information concerning patients or staff. All such information must be treated as confidential. Breach of this confidence may result in dismissal.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a wide range of specialities including rehabilitation, acute medicine and musculoskeletal
  • Experience of functional assessment techniques and activity analysis
  • Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Member of a Special Interest Group

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of relevant legislation
  • Knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
  • Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice

Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
  • Ability to manage own caseload
  • Good Time management skills
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • I.T. Skills

Other

Essential

  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Motivation and proactive approach to CPD
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Ability to seek and use supervision appropriately
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

  • NHS Experience (undergraduate or postgraduate) in a wide range of specialities including rehabilitation, acute medicine and musculoskeletal
  • Experience of functional assessment techniques and activity analysis
  • Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Member of a Special Interest Group

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of relevant legislation
  • Knowledge and application of current best practice in Occupational Therapy
  • Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice

Skills

Essential

  • Good clinical, planning and evaluation skills
  • Ability to manage own caseload
  • Good Time management skills
  • Effective communication skills

Desirable

  • I.T. Skills

Other

Essential

  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Motivation and proactive approach to CPD
  • Willingness to work flexibly
  • Ability to seek and use supervision appropriately
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

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).

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.

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inpatient Therapy Lead

Stephanie Clay

stephanie.clay@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515293268

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-87-26

Job locations

Aintree Broadgreen

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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