Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Field-based (Homes & Schools)

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Brimstage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Complex Disability Team. The post holder will manage a varied paediatric caseload across home and education settings, with travel between settings essential.

You will work within the Children’s service with MDT collaboration and active CPD, supervision, and service development involvement. The role requires band 5 level experience in paediatrics and confidence in assessment and

Qualifications

• Gained experience at band 5 level in paediatrics rotations.
• Experience with assessment and treatment of paediatric conditions.
• Ability to supervise students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats own caseload of paediatric patients and maintains records.
• Training & Development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups; supervise staff.
• Participates as a member of the therapy team and MDT within a clinical area.
• Responsible for own CPD and developmental activities.
• Involvement in departmental audit, research, or service development activity.

Skills

Teamworking

Travel between settings

Supervising juniors

Audit & CPD awareness

Education

Band 5 core rotations experience

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Complex Disability Team. The post holder will manage a varied paediatric caseload across home and education settings, with travel between settings essential.

You will work within the Children’s service with MDT collaboration and active CPD, supervision, and service development involvement. The role requires band 5 level experience in paediatrics and confidence in assessment and