Specialist Occupational Therapist in Lancaster inLancaster PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
Specialist Occupational Therapist Band 6
We are looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the North Lancashire Community Therapy Team, working across the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and the community offices at Lancaster. This is as part of a newly integrated Community Therapy Team. The role is primarily within the Discharge to Assess service however this is likely to incorporate aspects of Community Therapy Services as the service integration progresses.
The post holder, working alongside Clinical Lead Therapy colleagues and Occupational Therapists will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload within the geographical area.
The service works closely with the Integrated Care Communities, local GP's, Adult Social Care, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and hospital discharge teams.Theservice supports people with a wide variety of conditions including elderly care, frailty and falls, orthopaedics and long-term condition management.
Do you want to work for a Trust which
- valuesinclusivity?
- investsin you with ongoing in-service training, development and supervisionfrom expertly trained clinical specialists?
- isat the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business?
- valuesand invests in YOU?
If this sounds like you, why not come and see what UHMBT, the countries most inclusive employer, has to offer. We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
As a confident clinician with experience working with a wide range of clinical presentations you will complete a dynamic and holistic assessment with the patient and or family at the point of discharge from hospital.Integrating assessment finding, information from several sources and using dynamic and positive risk taking principles, you will support the patient/family to overcome risks, agree initial support at home and make ongoing rehab and social care referrals. You will need to be prepared to work in complex and evolving situations and be confident in clinical decision making and reasoning.
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
Experience working as a band 5 Occupational Therapist with the experience, knowledge and skills to progress to band 6 level or to have worked as a band 6 or above with appropriate experience/transferable skills.
In addition to a comprehensive induction package we offer Team support, staff supervision and in-service training opportunities
Full UK driving licence and access to own car is essential.
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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://jobsincare.com/job/jbnsJ0O3Nzjs
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