Lead Occupational Therapist – ICRAS & Community Care

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent and Intermediate Care (ICRAS) therapy team in Liverpool & South Sefton. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage diverse caseloads, lead projects, supervise junior staff and contribute to service development while supporting patients to maintain independence and safe discharge from

Qualifications

• Relevant professional OT qualification.
• Current HPC registration.
• Experience in health settings and service development.
• Postgraduate clinical experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive holistic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Lead defined projects and contribute to service innovation.
• Provide supervision and appraisal to junior staff.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to maintain OT practice.
• Develop care plans and monitor risk management.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Reports writing

Delegation

IT skills

Education

OT qualification

HPC registration

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent and Intermediate Care (ICRAS) therapy team in Liverpool & South Sefton. You will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As an autonomous practitioner, you will manage diverse caseloads, lead projects, supervise junior staff and contribute to service development while supporting patients to maintain independence and safe discharge from