Rotational OT: Acute & Community Care

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient OT team in a Band 5 rotational post at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will rotate across trauma/orthopaedics, acute medicine, stroke, frailty, and rehab, with six-month blocks and community home visits.

New graduates or those awaiting HCPC registration are welcome; experience in inpatient OT is essential. A supportive Preceptorship Programme is in place.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with UK registration.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT.
• Ability to travel between sites and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients within OT, contributing to discharge planning.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to support patient care across settings.
• Provide documentation, risk assessment, and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication

Documentation

Risk assessment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy (UK validated)

Health and Care Professions Council registered OT

Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient OT team in a Band 5 rotational post at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will rotate across trauma/orthopaedics, acute medicine, stroke, frailty, and rehab, with six-month blocks and community home visits.

New graduates or those awaiting HCPC registration are welcome; experience in inpatient OT is essential. A supportive Preceptorship Programme is in place.