Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week, will include weekend working) Job ref 331-8058151-UHMB
Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2026 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 have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is a Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role within the inpatient OT team.
Applications are welcomed from those graduating this year awaiting HCPC registration as well as those qualified and experienced. You will predominantly work in an acute hospital with access and home visits completed within the community. The rotations will be 6 months and you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and skills across a variety of clinical areas including Trauma and orthopaedics, Acute medicine, general surgery, Stroke, Frailty and extended stay Rehabilitation.
Inpatient experience as student or graduate is essential to this role.
Main duties of the job
You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients’ experiences.
You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff and will work closely with our wider Therapy and Multidisciplinary team.
Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff through supervision with in-service training opportunities and a peer support group. Newly qualified Occupational therapists will be supported through the preceptorship programme.
Awareness and experience of patient flow and discharge are essential accompanied by the ability to prioritise, risk assess and complete clear documentation.
You will need to show an ability to adapt and be flexible to the demands of the clinical service, showing responsiveness and resourcefulness.
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 between sites and in the community
Person specification
Education and qualifications
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK (For staff who trained pre 1980’s a Degree in OT was not available – either qualification is acceptable for this post)
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Experience
- Comprehensive experience at undergraduate level of the core competencies within Occupational Therapy
- OT practice placement experience or post registration work experience in an acute hospital setting as an OT, achieving knowledge and skills applicable to this post
- Experience of MDT working
Personal Abilities
- Ability to travel for the assessment of patients in the community and between the Trust sites as required
Skills, ability and knowledge
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
- Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups of patients with access to guidance from a Specialist or Advanced OT either on site or by telephone in the absence of own supervisor
- Basic knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines e.g. National service Frameworks and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for clinical conditions and application to OT practice
- Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, confidentiality and health and Safety
- Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient’s medical/social history relevant to OT
- Basic computer skills e.g. word processing, email and internet skills
- Evidence of Moving and Handling experience
- Awareness of patient flow and discharge pathways
- Knowledge of current evidence based practice in OT
- Competent skills in risk assessment and risk management
Benefits
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life.
Employment information
The Trust reserves the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. 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.
