Senior Occupational Therapist – Specialist Rehab Lead

Merseywestlancs; St Helens; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at St Helens Hospital. The role offers full-time 37.5 hours with potential for part-time consideration, working within a dynamic MDT to deliver high‑quality rehabilitation services.

You will lead clinical care, supervise staff, and contribute to service development while maintaining a strong commitment to training, professional

Qualifications

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
• Minimum 2–3 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team of therapists and specialists.
• Provide specialist OT assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
• Lead and support professional development and training of rotational staff and students.
• Commit to evidence-based practice and service development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Lead/Motivate

Deadline management

Documentation/IT skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Clinical Educator Certificate

Postgrad study e.g. MSc

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the Seddon Suite Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at St Helens Hospital. The role offers full-time 37.5 hours with potential for part-time consideration, working within a dynamic MDT to deliver high‑quality rehabilitation services.

You will lead clinical care, supervise staff, and contribute to service development while maintaining a strong commitment to training, professional