Specialist Occupational Therapist

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.