Neurology OT Lead – Complex Rehab & Stroke Care

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the Neurology Therapy services at Arrowe Park Hospital. You will lead a team of therapists, manage a complex neuro caseload and drive service development in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role requires post-graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation and a track record of training and supporting staff across acute stroke and neuro-rehab

Qualifications

• Post graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation
• Experience planning and leading a team of therapists
• Experience supporting patients and service delivery on the Acute Stroke Unit and Neuro Outliers across Arrowe Park Wards
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary leads across services to provide clinical leadership

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and rehabilitation for patients in Arrowe Park Hospital
• Hold a complex clinical caseload including assessments and discharge planning
• Lead the Occupational Therapy team on a day-to-day basis and drive service development
• Develop training and CPD activities for OT staff, students and allied staff
• Represent occupational therapy/neuro service at regional events and in network collaborations
• Participate in audits, research and service development activities

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Team leadership

Clinical leadership

CPD planning

Education

Post-graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist in the Neurology Therapy services at Arrowe Park Hospital. You will lead a team of therapists, manage a complex neuro caseload and drive service development in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

The role requires post-graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation and a track record of training and supporting staff across acute stroke and neuro-rehab