Specialist Occupational Therapist

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay invites applications for a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band 6) based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary in Lancaster. The role covers a specialist caseload across acute and community settings, with opportunity to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 on competency.

37.5 hours per week, permanent contract, with a rotas-based 7-day service. The post requires HCPC registration, RCOT-validated OT qualification, and experience in inpatient and discharge planning,

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with current status.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by RCOT, UK.
• Postgraduate training or equivalent experience.
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
• Practice placement educator accreditation.
• Member of the BAOT.

Responsibilities

• Hold a specialist caseload across multiple clinical areas on a rota.
• Support other OTs and therapy team with caseloads.
• Assess and treat patients with varied physical conditions and plan goals.
• Work with MDT colleagues to improve patient experiences and outcomes.

Skills

Discharge planning

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Education

HCPC registered

OT degree/diploma

Postgraduate training

Risk assessment training

Practice educator accreditation

BAOT member

Job description

Main area Specialist Occupational Therapist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent: 7 day working as part of a rota Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 331-8050864-UHMB-A

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/09/2026 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.

The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical, orthopaedics 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.

This could be an opportunity for a developmental role during the first 6-12 months in post. Working initially at Band 5 level, you would develop your knowledge and skills in line with Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist competencies, progressing to Band 6 upon satisfactory completion.

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

• 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
• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management
• Practice placement educator accreditation
• Member of the BAOT

Experience

• 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
• 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
• Evidence of specialist moving and handling skills
• Evidence of skills in being able to assess and manage risk
• 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
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet unexpected and unusual circumstances related to providing direct patient care.

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 at UHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: 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 link https://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

Elizabeth Law Inpatient Physiotherapy Team Manager

[e-mail] 01542516177

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