Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

We are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Therapy Team based at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Rotational Specialist Occupational Therapist. The role includes a specialist caseload across Integrated Community Stroke team, Acute frailty & extended stay wards, medical, surgical and orthopaedic service and Emergency Department, with opportunities to work alongside our Discharge to Assess service.

Knowledge and experience within acute inpatient care, working to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge. Your caseload will be a combination of ward‑based work in addition to some community visits. You will continue to develop your knowledge and experience in assessment, treatment and goal setting with patients presenting with varied physical conditions, and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences and outcome.

This could be an opportunity for a developmental role during the first 6‑12 months in post. Working initially at Band 5 level, you would develop your knowledge and skills in line with Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist competencies, progressing to Band 6 upon satisfactory completion.

• Hold a specialist caseload on the rotational clinical area while supporting Occupational therapists and the therapy team with their caseloads.
• Provide ward‑based work and community visits.
• Work closely with Occupational Therapists and multidisciplinary team, supporting complex discharge.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy team members and students; engage in service development.
• Participate in in‑service training and CPD.

• 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 and attend meetings.

• Broad experience within acute inpatient, admission avoidance or community‑based rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge and experience in assessment, treatment and goal planning with patients presenting with varied physical conditions.

Education and Qualification Essential

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the RCOT, UK.
• Postgraduate training or experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
• Practice placement educator accreditation.
• Member of the BAOT.

Experience Essential

• Relevant post‑registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
• Post‑registration experience in a relevant clinical area.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of research or audit.
• Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust – Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
. We operate from three main hospitals (Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital) plus community premises. All three provide a range of planned care and outreach services. Our community service for adults helps people remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high‑quality care, advice and support.

Posted: 12 February 2026
Band:
Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full‑time

Location:

Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP