Occupational Therapist

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a for a highly motivated Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient acute services in St Helens. Peasley Cross Hospital includes 2 acute inpatient wards, 1 male and 1 female ward (Iris ward and Taylor ward). The post holder will be required to undertake holistic multi-factorial evidence-based assessments, in a clinic setting. They will provide the MDT and their patients with Specialist OT knowledge to be be able to identify and reduce falls risks on the ward through the use of equipment, adaptations and education ensuring that the needs and safety of their patients are met. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to effectively manage a caseload of patient's comorbidities as an autonomous practitioner, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of the patient group. The post holder will provide leadership for junior staff when appropriate, through supervision and appraisal. The post holder take a holistic approach in the assessment and treatment of service users / patients, being responsible for the provision of appropriate, high quality care to a defined caseload which may be of a complex nature, using the appropriate model of care and evidenced based practice. Work in partnership with other professionals to enable patients / clients to be maintained in an appropriate environment, thus avoiding hospital admission. About us Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 350-MHC8296836 Job locations Peasley Cross Hospital Marshalls cross road St Helens WA9 3DE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Shared Team Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Where required, to be involved in the multidisciplinary team duty system and undertake dutyassessments, as necessary. Fulfil the care-coordinator role under ECC framework, including planning and coordinating Case Conferences/Reviews. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of clients. Provide information, education and support for family members, carers and other relevantprofessionals. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensurerecord keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Participate in regular clinical supervision with Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, as per Trust policy. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Contribute to client related developments and therapeutic interventions carried out by the whole team e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-social interventions. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunctionwith clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures and standards. Participate in the induction, training or education of a variety of staff, students or volunteers attached to the team/service. Clinical Occupational Therapy Specific Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, using selected and graded activity to develop the clients skills in identified areas of deficit. Undertake occupational therapy assessments, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits in areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, usi