Job summary
To provide routine occupational therapy interventions in order to maintain, restore or create a match beneficial to the individual between the abilities of the person, the demands of his/her occupations in the areas of self care, productivity and leisure and the demands of the environment (adapted from Creek 2003). The post holder works alongside more senior experienced therapist(s) to consolidate and develop their skills, through regular contact and supervision from the senior therapist(s). They will contribute to the Occupational Therapy plans for people with complex needs in various mental health settings. They will not be the responsible therapist in assessing and providing occupational therapy plans for people with complexity and high risk with occupational needs.

Main duties of the job
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist and it is a highly valued role in our Trust's approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our Occupational Therapy workforce. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Fylde Coast Rotation. If you are an OT who would like to expand your experience within different mental health settings we currently have a vacancy for a full time band 5 Occupational Therapist.

Within the rotational post you will be based with a variety of teams across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. You will work within each team for 12 months. The teams will include:

• Older Adult Community Mental Health Services (Fylde Coast Rapid Intervention & Treatment Team (RITT), includes Care Home Liaison) and Memory Assessment Service (MAS)
• Adult Community Mental Health Services (Adult CMHT)
• Older Adult In-Patient Mental Health Wards

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for caseloads, assessing patients within the hospital, community and home environments and supporting with patient centred care. They will also be expected to undertake supervision of support staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy.

Essential qualifications

• Diploma/BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy (OT), ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council

Essential knowledge

• Some knowledge of current best practice in OT
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• Health, safety and risk awareness

Essential experience

• Application of the OT process
• Broad range of undergraduate practice placement experience
• Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation

Contract details
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (Agenda for Change, Band 5)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 351-FYL793-ZK
Closing date: 18 November 2026

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. Apply through our website.

Contact
Questions about the job: Rebecca Irish, Team Manager, Rebecca.Irish@lscft.nhs.uk

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. LSCFT support flexible working, and would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.