NHS
Job title:
Occupational Therapist
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist. The role is based within the Care Home Liaison function of the Integrated Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist with an interest working with older adults who wants to expand their clinical skills within mental health. You will have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.If you require any further information please contact us on the details provided.Main duties of the jobYou will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills using preceptorship and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists within the team. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based practice forums, Occupational Therapy best practice forums, continuing professional development training sessions, and an AHP research forum. We highly value staff health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for one to one and group time within work.LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust’s approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people’s rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.About usLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FTPlease be aware the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, you are required to declare this on your application form. AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential when submitting an application form to convey your skills, knowledge, and experiences effectivelyDate posted11 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number351-BAY773-EBJob locationsDe-Vitre HouseLancasterLA1 5ALJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Knowledge of dementia care
ExperienceEssential
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process
- Previous transferable work or personal experience of working with older adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience in functional assessment and activity analysis
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
- Knowledge of dementia care
ExperienceEssential
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process
- Previous transferable work or personal experience of working with older adults with mental health difficulties
- Experience in functional assessment and activity analysis
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Lancaster
Job date
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:33:16 GMT
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