Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is a Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role within the inpatient OT team. Applications are welcomed from those graduating this year awaiting HCPC registration as well as those qualified and experienced. You will predominantly work in an acute hospital with access and home visits in the community + a rotation within the community therapy & rehabilitation service. The rotations will be for 6 months with the opportunity to increase your skills and experience in a variety of clinical settings - trauma & orthopaedics, acute Medicine, General Surgery, Stroke, Frailty, Rehabilitation and Integrated Community Therapy.

Inpatient experience as a student or graduate is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job
You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences. You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff and will work closely with our wider Therapy and Multidisciplinary team. Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff through supervision with an in-service training programme and peer support group. Newly qualified Occupational Therapists will be supported through the Preceptorship Programme. Awareness and experience of patient flow and discharge are essential accompanied by the ability to prioritise, risk assess and complete clear documentation. You will need to show an ability to adapt and be flexible to the demands of the clinical service showing responsiveness and resourcefulness.

Requirements
You will have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by The Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist; the ability to travel between sites and in the community.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8368668-UHMB
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Comprehensive experience at under graduate level of the core competencies within Occupational Therapy
• Ability to travel for the assessment of patients in the community and between the Trust sites as required
• Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the College of OT, UK (For staff who trained pre 1980's a Degree in OT was not available - either qualification is acceptable for this post)
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills
• Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups of patients with access to guidance from a Specialist or Advanced OT either on site or by telephone in the absence of own supervisor
• Basic knowledge of health and social care legislation and guidelines e.g. National Service Frameworks (NSF's) and National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines for clinical conditions and application to OT practice
• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, confidentiality and health and safety
• Written and oral communication skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients to gain consent and explain treatment interventions and gain information required for the patient's medical/social history relevant to OT
• Basic computer skills e.g. word processing, email and internet skills

Desirable

• OT practice placement experience or post registration work experience in an acute hospital setting as an OT, achieving knowledge and skills applicable to this post
• Computer qualification e.g. European Computer Driving License (ECDL)
• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
• Knowledge of current evidence based practice in OT
• Competent skills in risk assessment and risk management
• Supervisory skills

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
For questions about the job, contact: Lauren Calvert, Occupational Therapy Team Manager, lauren.calvert@mbht.nhs.uk, 01524584144

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.