Specialist Occupational Therapist: Long Term Neurological Disorders

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., + 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

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.

An exciting opportunity to join our Therapies Long Term Conditions Team at The Walton Centre, to cover a 12 month maternity leave.