Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Occupational Therapist to join the West Lancs Home Based Treatment Team based at Ormskirk Hospital. The post will be supported under the supervision of a network Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist. The fully aligned role will involve clinical Occupational Therapy provision working within a multidisciplinary team within the adult acute setting for service users experiencing mental health difficulties requiring home-based treatment.The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to service users to support recovery within home treatment. The successful candidate will also undertake supervision of junior staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy services locally and across the footprint of Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supported within Occupational Therapy Best Practice Forums and shadowing opportunities will be provided via Occupational Therapists working within other home-based treatment teams within the trust.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working within mental health and possesses good time management skills and a compassionate approach to others. The successful candidate will be an able team worker with excellent communication skills with experience of working successfully within busy environments. The post may have some working days/hours flexibility at the discretion of the team manager. If you have these qualities and wish to work with a supportive team who strive to achieve high standards, please apply.
About Us
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.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN2399-CC-A
Job locations
West Lancs Home Based Treatment Team
ODGH
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
Student Educator Qualification and experience supporting undergraduate learners
Knowledge
Essential
Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within community mental health settings
Knowledge of current best practice in community mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation
Knowledge of current research in specialist area and ability to implement into practice.
Essential
Experience
Ability to demonstrate a significant level of experience within an Occupational Therapy a mental health setting
Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties
Familiarity with audit processes
Essential
Skills
Ability to work as autonomous specialist OT within an MDT
Supervisor and appraisal skills
Excellent presentation and training skills
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to work as autonomous specialist OT within an MDT
Supervisor and appraisal skills
Excellent presentation and training skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Lancs Home Based Treatment Team
ODGH
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
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Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Lancs Home Based Treatment Team
ODGH
Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Employer's website
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