Occupational Therapy - Team Leader

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a secondment position in stroke recovery. The role involves early intervention and rehabilitation for stroke survivors, as well as training and supporting staff within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience in clinical specialties. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to service development and patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable postgraduate clinical experience is essential.
• Experience working with other agencies is required.
• Active in audit and capable of supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct expert assessment and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
• Train and support the Stroke MDT in managing complex patients.
• Participate in national audit and research projects.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication skills

Change implementation

Leadership skills

Education

BSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Specialist post-registration qualification

Job description

Secondment opportunity until September 2026. Split post across acute stroke Aintree and ESD/LSRP BGH. A very rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the North Mersey Stroke Service with the acute stroke team and the Liverpool Stroke recovery partnership/ESD team. You will provide early intervention assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation to stroke survivors.

Patient care will require creative thinking, problem solving and providing of equipment/adaptations to support them to remain in their own home, adjust to meeting care needs in the community and avoid hospital re-admission or 24hr care. You will be part of a supportive MDT working alongside medics, AC/ANPs physios, nurses, Speech therapists, dietitians, therapy assistants and assistant practitioners with access to stroke consultants when required.

Responsibilities:

• Expert assessment and rehabilitation of complex stroke patients including neurological assessment and rehabilitation techniques, cognitive assessment and rehab skills, transfer equipment & posture management, splinting, fatigue management, anxiety management and support with returning to drive/work.
• Training and support of the Stroke MDT in the management of the complex patient.
• Develop and promote the role of the Occupational Therapist within Stroke including service development projects and outcome reporting.
• Audit of the service against local and national standards in close partnership with the management team.
• Training and support of junior staff members across the stroke pathway.
• Senior oversight of a therapy team including aspects such as performance reporting, sickness management and supervision.
• Participation in the Stroke Network.
• Participation in national audit and research projects.
• Ensure adherence to governance processes including datix and complaint investigations.
• Support staff with health, wellbeing and sickness management.

Requirements:

• BSc or Diploma in OT.
• HCPC Registration.
• Specialist post-registration qualification.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Demonstrable postgraduate clinical experience.
• Active experience in audit.
• Supervision of staff and students.
• Teaching of junior staff.
• Experience of working with other agencies.
• Experience in clinical speciality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management.
• Ability to implement change.
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce: black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.