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• Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist (Advanced Occupational Therapist – Band 7)

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• Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

• Location: Prescot, Merseyside, England (L35 5DR)

• Salary: Advertised at around £49,387–£56,515 per annum.

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time.

• Work arrangement: On-site, 37.5 hours per week.

• Overview: The Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide senior clinical leadership within its Frailty Therapy Intervention Team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality occupational therapy services, contribute to patient rehabilitation and recovery, and help develop the skills and performance of the wider clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and specialist occupational therapy support within the Frailty Therapy Intervention Team.

• Assess patients’ functional abilities and identify their rehabilitation needs.

• Develop and implement appropriate occupational therapy interventions and treatment plans.

• Support patients to improve independence and daily living skills.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to coordinate patient care.

• Supervise, support and guide other occupational therapy staff.

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

• Promote evidence-based practice and maintain high professional standards.

• Support effective communication between patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• Substantial post-qualification experience in occupational therapy.

• Experience working with patients who have complex needs, particularly within frailty or rehabilitation services.

• Previous experience providing clinical leadership or supervising other staff.

• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and prioritise competing demands.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 7 salary of £49,387–£56,515 per annum.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Opportunity to develop clinical leadership and management skills.

• Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of frailty and rehabilitation services.

• Work within a multidisciplinary NHS healthcare team.

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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