Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a permanent Band 6 Occupational Therapist. The role is based within the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Charnley Fold in Bamber Bridge.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist with an interest working with older adults who wants to expand their clinical skills within mental health. You will have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Charnley Fold is a supportive and friendly place to work. You will have the opportunity to further develop and enhance your skills and will be expected to provide professional supervision for our Band 5 and Band 4 Occupational Therapy staff. You will receive professional supervision from a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based practice forums, Occupational Therapy best practice forums, continuing professional development training sessions, and an AHP research forum. We highly value staff health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for one to one and group time within work as well as regular social meet ups.

Main duties of the job
LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people's rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that values diversity and promotes equality.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful applicant will be required to pay for their DBS check.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to get in touch. You can contact our Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Sarah Hickson on 01772 401676 or sarah.hickson@lscft.nhs.uk to learn more about the role and to arrange informal visits to the team and to support with the application process. You can also contact our team manager Hanifa Logde at Hanifa.logde@lscft.nhs.uk

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)

Working pattern: Part-time

Band: Band 6 (Agenda for change)

Essential qualifications

• Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT)
• State registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
• Practice Placement Qualification (Undergraduate OT student educator) within 1 year of appointment

Essential knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within mental health settings
• Knowledge of current best practice in inpatient mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation
• Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning.

Essential experience

• 2 years post registration experience with at least 1 years in mental health
• Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties
• Familiarity with audit processes
• Use of evidence- based practice

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: Community MH Team, Charnley Fold, Cottage Lane, Preston, PR5 6YA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.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.