Specialist Occupational Therapist
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Lancaster, LA1 4RPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
5 days leftJob description
We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Specialist Occupational The...
The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on the rotational clinical area, whilst supporting other Occupational therapists and the wider therapy team with their caseloads.
You will have broad previous experience within an acute inpatient, admission avoidance or community-based rehabilitation services.
You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal planning with patients presenting with varied physical conditions and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences and outcomes.
You will work with a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapists and work closely with colleagues across the MDT and complex discharge team. You will be supported by the Occupational Therapy Team Managers and the role will include supervision and support to Occupational Therapy team members and students. You will be encouraged and supported to engage in service development.
All staff are encouraged to engage in in-service training and CPD is well supported by the management team.
Requirements: - - A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist
- The ability to travel to a variety of venues throughout the community to deliver patient assessments within an identified locality and to attend meetings
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the RCOT, UK
- Post graduate raining or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Desirable: - Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management; - Practice placement educator accreditation; - Member of the BAOT
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post registration experience within acute inpatient and rehabilitation clinical areas.
- Experience with patient flow and discharge pathways
Desirable: - Experience of research or audit; - Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
- Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required
- Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service
- Evidence of specialist moving and handling skills
- Evidence of skills in being able to assess and manage risk
Desirable: - Training and facilitation skills; - Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post
- Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling
- Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care.
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First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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