Specialist Occupational Therapist
Grade: NHS AfC Band 6 – Permanent. 7‑day rota. Full time 37.5 hours per week. Contract: Permanent. Closing 23/07/2026 23:59.
Location: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster.
Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum.
Job Overview
Join the Occupational Therapy Team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Specialist Occupational Therapist. The role covers a specialist caseload across the Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute Frailty & Extended Stay wards, medical, surgical, orthopaedics and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work with the Discharge to Assess service. The position includes ward‑based work and some community visits.
Main Duties
- Manage a specialist caseload on a rotating clinical area, supporting fellow occupational therapists and the wider therapy team.
- Provide assessment, treatment, and goal planning for patients with varied physical conditions.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team and complex discharge team.
- Supervise and support occupational therapy team members, students and therapy assistants.
- Engage in service development and contribute to in‑service training and CPD.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
- Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist.
- Ability to travel to community venues for assessments.
Person Specification
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
- Post‑registration experience in acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings.
- Experience with patient flow, discharge pathways, research or audit.
- Experience supervising OT Band 5 staff and/or students.
- Good assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
- Strong teamwork, communication and organisational abilities.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
- Clinical experience at OT Band 5 in acute and community settings.
Equal Opportunities
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay welcomes and encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
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