Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

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Advanced Occupational Therapist – Band 7

Frailty Therapy Intervention Team

Ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to take on a rewarding senior role within our Frailty Therapy Intervention Team at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that continues to evolve and grow. You'll play a key role in supporting older adults living with frailty, helping them maintain their independence, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions where possible, and return home safely following illness. If you're an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist looking for your first Band 7 role, or an existing Band 7 looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change.

What will you be doing?

As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll manage a complex clinical caseload while supporting the ongoing development of the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with complex frailty needs.
• Developing person-centred rehabilitation and discharge plans that promote independence and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.
• Working closely with consultants, nursing colleagues, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, physiotherapists, social care and community services to deliver coordinated care.
• Providing specialist advice to colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting and supervising junior Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and students.
• Leading service improvement initiatives and contributing to audits, quality improvement projects and service evaluation.
• Supporting evidence-based practice and helping shape the future direction of frailty services within the Trust.

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care