Specialist Occupational Therapist – UK residents
NHS AfC: Band 6 – Site: Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness
Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time, Part time, Flexible Working)
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 10/06/2026
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across a range of acute wards. The role offers an opportunity to develop specialist skills in frailty, oncology, respiratory, surgery and ED.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients under clinical lead support.
* Contribute to safe discharge planning, including timely assessment, equipment provision and liaison with community services.
* Develop skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training.
* Collaborate with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
* Support service evaluation, audits and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
* Participate in supervision of junior staff and students and contribute to in‑service training and education.
* Apply good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
* Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) supported by the trust.
* Eligible for relocation package (claim required on commencement). Must remain in post for at least 2 years.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC.
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
* Post‑graduate training to diploma level or equivalent.
* Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
* Practice placement educator accreditation.
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
* Post‑registration OT experience relevant to the role.
* Experience in a relevant clinical area.
* Experience of research or audit.
* Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
* Transferable skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist level.
* Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships / teamwork.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
* Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required.
* Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and prioritise tasks.
* Training and facilitation skills.
* Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of acute and community settings.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.
* Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling.
* Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and attend meetings.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be effortlessly inclusive.
Legal and Regulatory Information
Applicants must provide disclosure and barring service clearance (enhanced and standard) and be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.
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