Burns & Plastics Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – 12m FTC

Merseywestlancs; St Helens; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens is seeking a Burns & Plastics Occupational Therapist (Band 6) for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves rotating across clinical areas, advancing specialist burns/plastics skills, and contributing to a large MDT in a regional centre.

The post requires HCPC registration, a recognised OT degree, and post-graduate study; there is a 37.5 hour week and an annual salary of £39,959–£48,117.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Clinical Educators Certificate or equivalent.
• Post-graduate study in a relevant health field (e.g. MSc).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care across burns and plastics.
• Work within an MDT to manage complex cases in a regional centre.
• Develop junior staff, supervise, and participate in continuing education.
• Prioritise service development and audit to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapist

HCPC registration

Clinical Educators Certificate

Post Grad accredited study e.g. MSc

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helens is seeking a Burns & Plastics Occupational Therapist (Band 6) for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves rotating across clinical areas, advancing specialist burns/plastics skills, and contributing to a large MDT in a regional centre.

The post requires HCPC registration, a recognised OT degree, and post-graduate study; there is a 37.5 hour week and an annual salary of £39,959–£48,117.