The Band 5 Occupational Therapist joins the inpatient Occupational Therapy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves assessing and treating patients, supporting discharge and patient flow, and working with the wider therapy and multidisciplinary teams. Six-month rotations cover acute specialties and community therapy, with access and home visits. HCPC registration is required, although graduates awaiting registration are welcomed; applicants also need inpatient experience and must be able to travel between Trust sites and in the community.
What the job involves
- Assess and treat patients in inpatient and community settings
- Work mainly in acute hospital care, with access and home visits in the community
- Complete six-month rotations in trauma and orthopaedics, acute medicine, general surgery, stroke, frailty, rehabilitation and Integrated Community Therapy
- Support patient flow and discharge
- Prioritise work, assess risk and complete clear documentation
- Work with Occupational Therapy colleagues and the wider therapy and multidisciplinary teams
- Adapt and respond resourcefully to clinical service demands
- Contribute to improving patients’ experiences
What’s required
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of Occupational Therapists (UK)
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience
- Undergraduate-level experience across core Occupational Therapy competencies
- Inpatient experience as a student or graduate
- Knowledge and experience of assessing and treating patients
- Awareness and experience of patient flow and discharge
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently with individuals or groups, with specialist or advanced OT guidance available on site or by telephone
- Basic knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines, including NSF and NICE guidance, and their application to OT
- Basic knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, health and safety, and computer use including word processing, email and internet
- English communication skills for gaining consent, explaining interventions and gathering relevant medical and social history; ability to prioritise, risk assess, document clearly and adapt to service demands
Other
- Ability to travel between Trust sites and into the community
Nice to have
- Acute hospital OT placement or post-registration experience with relevant knowledge and skills
- Computer qualification such as the European Computer Driving Licence
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
- Knowledge of current evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice
- Competence in risk assessment and management
- Supervisory skills
What’s offered
- Appraisal and supervision
- In-service training programme
- Peer support group
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified Occupational Therapists
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Occupational Therapist in Lancaster employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
