Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Neurology

Wirral; Birkenhead; Presencial; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead is seeking a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (Neurology) for the Neurology Therapy services at Arrowe Park Hospital. The post is Band 7, 30 hours per week, and requires extensive post‑graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation with leadership responsibility for the OT team.

You will lead and develop service delivery on the Acute Stroke Unit and Neuro Outliers, supervise Band 5/6 staff and students, and

Formación

• HCPC registration required
• At least 4 years post-graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation
• Experience leading a team of therapists and supporting staff

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical leadership and rehabilitation for Arrowe Park Hospital patients with complex neurology needs
• Hold a complex clinical caseload and conduct specialist assessments and discharge planning
• Lead the Occupational Therapy team on a daily basis and drive service development
• Train and develop physio staff, students and other staff groups in the specialty
• Engage in evidence-based practice, audits and service improvement activities
• Contribute to 7-day service delivery as required

Conocimientos

Leadership

Educación

Graduate Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy or HCPC-recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy / Dietetics / Speech & Language

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist - Neurology

Band 7

Main area Clinical Support Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 408-26-499

Site Arrowe Park Hosptial Town Upton, Birkenhead Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have a full time permanent position available with an exciting opportunity to join our Neurology Service as Clinical lead Occupational Therapist in the Neurology Therapy services at Arrowe Park Hospital.

You will require post graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation , alongside experience of planning and leading a team of therapists. Supporting patients and service delivery in on the Acute Stroke Unit and for Neuro Outliers across Arrowe Park Wards

This post gives an opportunity to work alongside Clinical OT, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Orthoptist leads across the acute Trust including Stroke Assessment Unit , Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre, Early Supported Discharge Service and Neuro Outpatient Services to effectively provide clinical leadership as a team.

As clinical lead for the physiotherapy service, the successful applicant will require experience supporting band 6 & band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students.

Professional support is provided for CPD from the Service Lead Leaders and Clinical Lead colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and rehabilitation for patients in the Arrowe Park Hospital. Holding a complex clinical caseload, completing specialist assessments, intervention sessions and complex discharge planning.

You will have daily operational responsibilities for running the Occupational Therapy team and lead on service development initiatives.

Duty summary:

• Assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients / clients following stroke, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions
• Maintaining accurate and timely associated records.
• To lead on Training & Development of physio staff, students and other staff groups in this speciality.
• To actively seek out best/current/up to date evidence based practice to inform clinical practice and future training needs/ service development
• To represent occupational therapy/ neuro service at network/ regional events
• Participation, as a member of the therapy team and the IDT, within a specified clinical area
• Involvement in identifying and carrying out service level audit, research and service development activity.
• Have a responsibility re own CPD and other developmental activities.
• Participates in providing 7 day services and extended working day, as required by the service.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical lead Occupational Therapist - Neurology position available with WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or Speech & Language
• HCPC registration
• At least 4 years post grad experience (including Experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level
• Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy, British Dietetic Association, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or similar
• Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to masters level, e.g MACP, Sensory Integration training, Bobath, PENG clinical update etc

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer skills

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Richard Adams Job title Team leader - Neurological Rehabilitation Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0151 482 7748 Additional information

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