Clinical Lead OT- Complex Disability Team

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Wirral University Teaching Hospital to enhance services for school-aged children with complex disabilities. This role involves leading assessments and interventions, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with complex disabilities and neurological conditions.
• Ability to carry out assessments and provide actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in analyzing and delivering complex clinical information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide interventions in educational and community settings.
• Lead the Children's OT service and coordinate care with staff, patients, and agencies.
• Support staff with complex cases and professionally manage patient treatment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Assessment

Education

Postgraduate experience in children's services

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Paediatric OT to join our Children's Complex Disability team based at Leasowe Millennium Centre. As part of the wider Paediatric OT team, including the Early Years and Sensory Motor teams, you will work alongside clinical leads to lead the Children's OT service.

The role offers the opportunity to develop OT services for school-age children with complex disabilities and neurological conditions. You will carry out assessments and interventions, providing advice and support across educational and community settings. A key aspect involves assessing and advising on housing adaptations, manual handling, and access within these settings.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive OT with postgraduate experience in children's services and neurological conditions.

Your responsibilities include effective communication with staff, patients, carers, and agencies to coordinate care; analyzing and delivering complex clinical information; supporting staff with complex cases; and being professionally responsible for patient treatment, equipment, resources, and documentation.

You will conduct specialist assessments, provide education and advice to various stakeholders, and undertake audits, surveys, or research to improve services. Demonstrating leadership through teamwork, flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to your specialty is essential.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust offers a welcoming environment, described as "competent and caring" by patients. Located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, the Trust is one of the largest in the North West, providing a range of acute services with over 6,000 staff serving approximately 400,000 people.

The area offers excellent transport links and proximity to Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Nikki Dalton
• Job Title: Therapies Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]
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