Specialist Occupational Therapist

Uhmb; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist for a fixed term position at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves managing a diverse caseload across various clinical settings, including community work, and requires strong assessment and teamwork skills. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and HCPC registration. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and service development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
• Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent.
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Hold a specialist caseload in various clinical areas.
• Support Occupational therapists and the therapy team.
• Engage in service development and CPD.

Skills

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity cover) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Maternity cover, Weekend working requirement on a rota basis) Job ref 331-L16820525

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/06/2025 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Specialist Occupational Therapist on a fixed term basis.

The post is to cover maternity leave on a fixed term basis for 9 months covering a variety of clinical areas, which will include some elements of community working.

The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical and orthopaedic service and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work alongside our Discharge to Assess service.

Knowledge and experience within acute inpatient care, working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge. Your caseload will be a combination of ward-based work in addition to some community visits.

You will continue to develop your knowledge and experience in the assessment, treatment and goal setting with patients presenting with varied physical conditions, and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences and outcome.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve holding a specialist caseload on the rotational clinical area, whilst supporting Occupational therapists and the 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

Working for our organisation

We operate from 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, and Ulverston Community 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, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK
• Post graduate training or experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
• Practice placement educator accreditation
• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Lauren Calvert Job title Occupational Therapy Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 584144 Additional information

For further information or to discuss the post please contact Lauren Calvert on 01524 584144 / 07890985037