Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to work in the different occupational therapy services across the East Lancashire geography, delivering care to patients. You will provide occupational therapy assessment and intervention to adults and children with a range of complex mental health and/or physical health needs. You will devise individualised care plans that place recovery through occupation at the heart of the interventions provided.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a joint rotational scheme offering six monthly rotations in paediatric, mental health and physical health; acute and community based services provided by East Lancashire Hospital Trust and Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust. The rotations include community paediatrics, community mental health, inpatient mental health, acute admission, inpatient medical, inpatient orthopaedics, inpatient neurology/stroke, community stroke, community rehabilitation, and community neurology.
Responsibilities
* Establish and maintain relationships with other staff within wider services where service users are linked.
* Communicate effectively with relevant carers, family and friends, negotiating appropriate levels of involvement through agreement with the service and remaining sensitive to the particular needs of the individual and their carers.
* Receive regular professional supervision from senior occupational therapists.
* Identify learning and development needs through the appraisal process and engage in LSCFT and ELHT training offers and best practice forums.
Person Specification
Education
* HCPC Registration.
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of current best practice within clinical areas.
* Knowledge of health legislation, current practice and risk assessment and management.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
* Application of the Occupational Therapy process and relevant evidence base.
* Occupational Therapy assessment skills.
Eligibility
* Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Conditions
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 351-PEN1045-BD
* Job location: Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, BB2 3HH
* Date posted: 12 December 2025
Employer Details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Blackburn Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
EEO Statement
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, 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.
Flexible Working
LSCFT supports flexible working, which can include term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
Benefits
In addition to the above conditions, the rotation scheme provides a broad range of learning opportunities across specialist clinical areas.
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