Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal qualities
Punctuality
- Personal qualities
Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Personal qualities
Ability to empathise with others
- Personal qualities
Flexibility to work over 7 days
- Sills and Attributes
Excellent communication skills
- Sills and Attributes
Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
- Sills and Attributes
Highly developed organisational skills
- Sills and Attributes
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
- Sills and Attributes
Computer literate
- Qualifications and professional training
Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- Qualifications and professional training
Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Sills and Attributes
Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff.
- Experience and knowledge
Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting
- Experience and knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic, innovative, and friendly team within Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust’s Community Response Division, as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
You will be expected to be part of the weekend rota to cover service need.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based within our |Community Response Directorate.
The role will involve completing comprehensive assessments for patients with a wide variety of both physical and mental health conditions as well as complex social issues, implementing treatment plans and collaborative working with MDTs. You will be expected to liaise and refer into wider health, social care and voluntary agencies, when appropriate, to ensure best possible outcomes are achieved for patients, their Carers and families.
You need to have a good understanding of risk management and moving and handling. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise a large caseload of complex patients are essential. You will need good time management skills. This post would suit an Occupational Therapist wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to service improvement initiatives and actively participate in continuous professional development activities. There will be the opportunity for supervision and to attend in-service training and professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Current HCPC registration with the relevant, therapy qualification is essential to this post. Travel is an essential part of this role and therefore access to a car for work purposes is essential. Appointment to the post will be subject to successful interview, references, DBS clearance and Occupational Health checks.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Occupational Therapist with Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (rotational). The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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