Specialist Occupational Therapist | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackpool is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist to lead the team in Older Adult Inpatient Services. This role focuses on delivering high-quality interventions and enhancing the quality of life for service users. Candidates should be passionate about occupational therapy and possess strong clinical leadership skills. The Trust supports flexible working arrangements and values professional development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Access to excellent therapeutic facilities

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate about occupational therapy and older adults.
• Expert clinical leadership in Older Adult and Dementia services.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Occupational Therapists and support staff.
• Provide clinical leadership within Older Adult services.
• Deliver high-quality evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Support the development of sustainable social and leisure roles for service users.

Job description

Overview

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to be an Occupational Therapist. We are proud to have strong professional structures that support, lead, and inspire our substantial occupational therapy workforce. Our Trust is committed to delivering outstanding services, placing occupation at the centre of care, and championing the rights of individuals to have their occupational needs recognised and addressed.

We are currently seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist to join our Older Adult Inpatient Services at The Harbour, a modern, purpose-built facility located on the outskirts of Blackpool.

Location

The Harbour, Blackpool

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to excellent therapeutic facilities, including ward-based spaces, a sports hall, and a gym.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership within a forward-thinking Trust.

If you are passionate about occupational therapy and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Occupational Therapists, support staff, and students.
• Provide expert clinical leadership within the Older Adult and Dementia services.
• Deliver and develop high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy interventions.
• Focus on enhancing quality of life and supporting the development of sustainable social and leisure roles for service users.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Working Patterns

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025