Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – MDT & Training Lead

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric) to lead and develop paediatric services within the Complex Disability Team. The role involves managing a varied caseload of children, travel between family homes and education settings, and collaboration with social care and education teams.

The successful applicant will have paediatric experience, core rotations, and HCPC registration, with supervision/induction and opportunities for CPD and

Qualifications

• Graduate Diploma or BSc Occupational Therapy recognised by HCPC.
• HCPC registration is required.
• Active CPD portfolio and appropriate experience as OT.
• Rotations in orthopaedics, medical/frailty, neurology rehabilitation.
• Experience in MDT work and multidisciplinary teams.
• Membership of Royal College of Occupational Therapists or equivalent.
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient-focused practice.
• Experience supervising junior staff or students.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat own caseload of paediatric patients and maintain records.
• Training and development of junior staff, students, and assistants; supervise others.
• Participate as MDT member within a specified clinical area.
• Maintain CPD and engage in departmental activities.
• Lead or participate in audits, research or service development per guidelines.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer literacy

National issues awareness

Education

BSc Occupational Therapy or Diploma

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Experience as OT

Core rotations in multiple areas

Royal College membership

Clinical reasoning skills

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist (Paediatric) to lead and develop paediatric services within the Complex Disability Team. The role involves managing a varied caseload of children, travel between family homes and education settings, and collaboration with social care and education teams.

The successful applicant will have paediatric experience, core rotations, and HCPC registration, with supervision/induction and opportunities for CPD and