Senior Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic qualified Occupational Therapist to join the acute mental health inpatient unit at Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital. The role involves providing clinical Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to service users experiencing mental health difficulties within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will support recovery and discharge processes, supervise junior staff, and contribute to service developments. We are looking for someone passionate about mental health with good time management and a compassionate approach.
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
- Good knowledge of current best practice in within clinical area
- Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process and relevant evidence base.
- Experience of occupational formulation or formulating treatment plans.
- Multi-disciplinary working.
- HCPC Registration
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Evidence of CPD in relevant areas
- Good knowledge of current best practice in within clinical area
- Knowledge of health legislation and current practice, risk assessment and management Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
- Ability to work effectively within an MDT Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks
- Application of the Occupational Therapy process and relevant evidence base.
- Experience of occupational formulation or formulating treatment plans.
- Multi-disciplinary working.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy team on the acute mental health inpatient unit based at Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital. The post will be supported under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist. The fully aligned role will involve clinical Occupational Therapy provision working within a multidisciplinary team within the adult acute inpatient setting for service users experiencing mental health difficulties.
The successful candidate will provide Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to service users to support recovery within inpatient settings and support with discharge processes. The successful candidate will also undertake supervision of junior staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy services locally and across the footprint of Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working within mental health and possesses good time management skills and a compassionate approach to others.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have substantial experience, special interest,
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