Job overview
An opportunity has arisen to join our Urgent Community Response Team, based with the Community Integrated Response Team.
The role will work across Frailty Virtual Wards, Urgent Community Response and Home First.
The service will operate with extended hours 7 days per week providing cover 8am-8pm. You will be expected to work to cover service demands across the extended hours and weekends on a roster basis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our busy, pro-active, integrated services based across St. Catherine's Hospital and Arrowe Park Hospital.
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 our experienced 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 significant post grad NHS experience, preferably within a community setting, 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 a 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
Please see the job description and personal specification for application requirements. Applicants are requested to provide the required information outlined in these documents in their application to demonstrate their suitability for the post and clear reasoning for wishing to work in the Community Integrated Response Team.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Have a flexible approach to work
- Punctuality
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to empathise with others
- Due to the requirement to undertake visits it is necessary to have to have a valid driving licence for the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage own time and determine priorities
- Highly developed organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
- Computer literate
- Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Broad experience in a variety of clinical areas, including community rehabilitation, undertaking a range of procedures and interventions.
- Up to date portfolio of continued professional development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda
Qualifications and Professional Training
Essential
- Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent qualification
- Registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as an Occupational Therapist
- Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience, e.g. Fieldwork educator qualification
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This advert is for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Home First with Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust in Birkenhead, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term to cover maternity leave until June 2027). The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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