A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
For UK residents, please apply on 331-7921109-UHMB
Are you a motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving outcomes for inpatients?
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our In‑patient Occupational Therapy Team to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across a range of acute wards.
Acute Occupational Therapy intervention continues to evolve rapidly, with a strong emphasis on supporting safe and timely discharge. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while contributing meaningfully to service delivery and improvement.
You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, gaining experience of frailty, oncology, respiratory, surgery and ED. The post holder will hold a specialist caseload, using a range of knowledge and skills to provide Occupational therapy interventions to patients within our organisation.
Your role will include:
* Undertaking specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients, with support from clinical leads.
* Contributing to safe discharge planning through timely assessment, equipment provision, and liaison with community services.
* Developing skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.
* Working closely with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs, and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
* Supporting service evaluation, audits and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
* Participating in supervision of junior staff and students, and contributing to in‑service training and education.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation, facilitating safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development; CPD is well supported.
* Eligibility for the trust’s relocation package – must submit claim form and eligible receipts upon commencement and remain in post for a minimum of two years.
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as several community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
For more information about the role and services, visit https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jun 2026.
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