Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the East Lancashire Community Living Skills Mental Health Team.
Background
LSCFT Specialist Mental Health Rehabilitation is undergoing transformation across inpatient and community services to implement a robust pathway for people with complex mental health needs. The aim is to provide a whole‑pathway of support locally, offering an inpatient and community service that meets the identified needs of the LSCFT population and ensures services are safe, effective, evidence‑based and informed by national plans and clinical guidance.
Job Responsibilities
* Work within an Occupational Therapy‑led service to deliver intensive rehabilitation to service users in the community.
* Provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to service users with complex needs.
* Develop individualised rehabilitation plans to be delivered by Support Time and Recovery workers.
* Support the transformation programme by helping to standardise service provision and reduce inequalities.
Qualifications & Experience
* Post‑registration experience and experience in a relevant mental health setting.
* Excellent communication skills, sound clinical reasoning and a strong understanding of the occupational therapy role within recovery.
* Knowledge of current best practice in community mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation.
Benefits and Support
* Regular supervision and access to CPD opportunities.
* Part of a supportive occupational therapy network.
* Flexible working patterns such as term‑time, part‑time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
* Well‑being resources and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from under‑represented groups and welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area.
Background Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and an Enhanced DBS Clearance is required for this role.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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