Job summary An exciting opportunity to join our Therapies Long Term Conditions Team at The Walton Centre, to cover a 12 month maternity leave. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist you will join our team of outpatient Therapists working with patients with long-term neurological conditions. Clinically you will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist occupational therapy services and make a difference to the lives of patients who have long-term neurological conditions, including those which are degenerative. You will lead our occupational therapy service for MS, delivering our FACETS programme and providing outpatient support through clinics and multidisciplinary meetings. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills and experience to support our team of outpatient Occupational Therapists, you will be supported in your development through access to training and supervision. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career further then we look forward to hearing from you. Main duties of the job Manage a complex caseload of patients requiring outpatient support Deliver patient programmes virtually and face to face Attend relevant MDTs alongside medical, nursing and therapies colleagues, advocating for patients as appropriate to ensure high quality care Support our rotational occupational therapist within the team, to provide development opportunities and support as appropriate About us The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 160-6694229 Job locations The Walton Centre Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health & Care Professions Council registration Mentorship experience or Professional practice educators qualification Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of post-graduate Occupational Therapy Practice across a range of relevant clinical settings Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience of assessment and treatment of Neurological Conditions and LongTerm Neurological Conditions Awareness of the role of OT in the Neurology outpatient setting Knowledge & experience of wheelchairs, orthotics, and specialist seating and equipment Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic approach to patient care Able to plan and carry out a complex and demanding workload Desirable Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of identified specialist area of practice Post graduate experience of working in an outpatient setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy Health & Care Professions Council registration Mentorship experience or Professional practice educators qualification Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of post-graduate Occupational Therapy Practice across a range of relevant clinical settings Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience of assessment and treatment of Neurological Conditions and LongTerm Neurological Conditions Awareness of the role of OT in the Neurology outpatient setting Knowledge & experience of wheelchairs, orthotics, and specialist seating and equipment Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and a holistic approach to patient care Able to plan and carry out a complex and demanding workload Desirable Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of identified specialist area of practice Post graduate experience of working in an outpatient setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust Address The Walton Centre Lower Lane Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)