Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – Neurology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We have a full time permanent position available with an exciting opportunity to join our Neurology Service as Clinical lead Occupational Therapist in the Neurology Therapy services at Arrowe Park Hospital.

You will require post graduate experience in complex neurological rehabilitation , alongside experience of planning and leading a team of therapists. Supporting patients and service delivery in on the Acute Stroke Unit and for Neuro Outliers across Arrowe Park Wards

This post gives an opportunity to work alongside Clinical OT, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy and Orthoptist leads across the acute Trust including Stroke Assessment Unit , Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre, Early Supported Discharge Service and Neuro Outpatient Services to effectively provide clinical leadership as a team.

As clinical lead for the physiotherapy service, the successful applicant will require experience supporting band 6 & band 5 physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students.

Professional support is provided for CPD from the Service Lead Leaders and Clinical Lead colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and rehabilitation for patients in the Arrowe Park Hospital. Holding a complex clinical caseload, completing specialist assessments, intervention sessions and complex discharge planning.

You will have daily operational responsibilities for running the Occupational Therapy team and lead on service development initiatives.

Duty summary:

• Assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients / clients following stroke, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions
• Maintaining accurate and timely associated records.
• To lead on Training & Development of physio staff, students and other staff groups in this speciality.
• To actively seek out best/current/up to date evidence based practice to inform clinical practice and future training needs/ service development
• To represent occupational therapy/ neuro service at network/ regional events
• Participation, as a member of the therapy team and the IDT, within a specified clinical area
• Involvement in identifying and carrying out service level audit, research and service development activity.
• Have a responsibility re own CPD and other developmental activities.
• Participates in providing 7 day services and extended working day, as required by the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

• Graduate Diploma or BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification recognised by HCPC in Occupational Therapy, Dietetics or Speech & Language
• HCPC registration
• At least 4 years post grad experience (including Experience as band 5 AHP to consolidate basic post-graduate skills & to develop more specialist skills followed by appropriate experience in a relevant area of work at band 6 (or equivalent) level

Desirable

• Member of Charted Society of Physiotherapy, British Dietetic Association, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or similar
• Evidence of significant and relevant post registration training and relevant evidence in CPD portfolio in order to prove development of specialist clinical skills and development of highly developed specialist knowledge. Profession specific training in specialist area, recognised as equating to masters level, e.g MACP, Sensory Integration training, Bobath, PENG clinical update etc

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Closing Date: 8 November 2026