Specialist Occupational Therapist - Non UK residents
The closing date is 10 June 2026
Job summary
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our In‑patient Occupational Therapy Team, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across a range of acute wards. The role involves managing a varied caseload in frailty, oncology, respiratory, surgery and ED, providing specialist OT assessment and interventions and supporting safe discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients.
* Support safe discharge planning through timely assessment, equipment provision and liaison with community services.
* Develop skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training and support.
* Work closely 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 clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
* Engage in in‑service training and CPD.
* Meet the trust's relocation package requirements, submit claim form and receipts on commencement, and remain in post for at least two years.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
* Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
* Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
* Post‑graduate training or experience to post‑graduate diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable
* Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
* Practice placement educator accreditation.
* Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
* Post‑registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
* Post‑registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
* 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
Essential
* Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
* Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships / team working.
* 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 determine priorities.
Desirable
* Training and facilitation skills.
* Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow in Furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata).
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