Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly motivated, responsible and caring individual to join The Walton Centre therapy service on a full-time permanent basis.
As an occupational therapy (OT) assistant you will work alongside qualified occupational therapy staff as part of the multidisciplinary team within the acute inpatient service at The Walton Centre. The role requires a high level of commitment, responsibility and teamwork.
Following a work-based framework for development, and under the direction of senior OTs, you will carry a delegated caseload to provide occupational therapy intervention.
Joining our team of OT assistants, you will contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and administration duties.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience of working within a healthcare setting and have evidence of personal development equivalent to NVQ level 2 or 3 in healthcare or social care. The supporting information of the application must demonstrate a clear understanding of occupational therapy and the role of the occupational therapy assistant to be considered for short-listing.
You are encouraged to contact the department to discuss the post or your application.
Main duties of the job
1. To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and, under the direction of the occupational therapists, carry out assessment-related activities and treatments.
2. To report back to supervising staff regarding the individual needs/abilities of patients and carers, focusing on personal care, productivity and leisure.
3. To accept responsibility for delegated workload and to manage own time effectively.
4. To record and report findings appropriately, following the standard procedure used by the department, including the use of electronic recording systems.
5. To liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies to ensure the effective management of patients' care.
6. To ensure the smooth running of the department through maintenance, cleaning and administrative duties.
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
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-7098764
Job locations
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Fazakerley, Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* NVQ Level 2 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development)
Desirable
* NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development).
Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Willingness to work towards specific competencies
* Demonstrate role of OT assistant in the acute hospital setting
Desirable
* General understanding of clinical conditions relevant to team specialty
* Ability to demonstrate problem-solving approach
* Aware of external agencies including voluntary and social services
* Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living and how this is accessed in the community
Skills & Attributes Essential
* Good numerical and literacy skills
* Basic practical working knowledge of therapeutic assessment and intervention
* Basic administrative skills, including use of information technology
* Effective written/oral communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to be reliable and responsible and to demonstrate initiative
* Good organisational skills and ability to plan and manage own time
* Flexible/adaptive approach
* Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
* Demonstrate diplomacy, tact, empathy
Desirable
* Proven practical working knowledge of health/social care environments in the direction provision of patient/client care
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Fazakerley, Liverpool
L9 7LJ
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr