Occupational Therapist – Limb Reconstruction Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the specialist Limb Reconstruction Service at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Broadgreen Hospital, the role involves providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients within the Limb Reconstruction Unit, Orthopaedic Trauma, and Major Trauma services. The post holder will manage a complex caseload, work autonomously, and contribute to service development, supporting patients with complex orthopaedic conditions to maximise functional independence.
Essential criteria
- B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or Grad.Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of organisational skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Significant post registration experience
- Demonstrable broad based in musculo-skeletal areas: outpatients / orthopaedic inpatients / rheumatology
- Experience in supervision and training of juniors, assistants and students.
- Experience of orthotics
Desirable criteria
- Experience of wound care and scar management
- Evidence of service development and implementing change.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date musculo skeletal related techniques
- Involvement in audit and / or research
- B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy or Grad.Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Evidence of organisational skills.
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Significant post registration experience
- Demonstrable broad based in musculo-skeletal areas: outpatients / orthopaedic inpatients / rheumatology
- Experience in supervision and training of juniors, assistants and students.
- Experience of orthotics
- Experience of wound care and scar management
- Evidence of service development and implementing change.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date musculo skeletal related techniques
- Involvement in audit and / or research
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist – Limb Reconstruction Service
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join the specialist Limb Reconstruction Service at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT).
Based at Broadgreen Hospital, the successful candidate will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for patients within the Limb Reconstruction Unit, supporting both inpatient and outpatient services. The role also includes Occupational Therapy input into Orthopaedic Trauma and Major Trauma services at Aintree University Hospital.
Working within a nationally recognised service, you will support patients with complex orthopaedic conditions, including limb salvage, bone infection, deformity correction and complex trauma. The post holder will play a key role in delivering rehabilitation and maximising functional independence throughout the patient journey.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist with substantial post-registration experience, including Orthopaedic Trauma. Candidates should demonstrate strong assessment, rehabilitation and clinical reasoning skills, alongside experience of splinting, equipment provision, discharge planning and multid
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