Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 32 hours per week
- Job ref
- 351-CEN2212-CPC-B
- Employer
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leyland House
- Town
- Leyland
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.
Please note that further communication from Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCft) will normally be to the email address given on the application form. You should also ensure that email addresses and telephone numbers are provided for your referees, to enable LSCft to contact them.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Occupational Therapist with specialist skills, excellent foundational knowledge and experience in the field of paediatrics, to be part of our team.
Joining our highly skilled team of OTs and assistants will ensure a range of clinical experiences that will develop the specialist skills you require to progress your OT career. Your caseload will offer opportunities to work with presentations of physical conditions and neurodiversity, providing
comprehensive assessment of functional and motor coordination difficulties and occupational performance interventions. There will also be a broader opportunity to work with children and young people presenting with challenges in their own homes where safety and independence are considered in partnership with our Learning Disabilities service colleagues.
As a specialist OT, there will be opportunity to contribute to our evidence-based pathways and access the vast support network of Children’s Occupational Therapists across the Lancashire footprint.
We are looking for individuals who are keen to invest in their own development and in return we will support you through professional and clinical supervision, shadowing and co-working opportunities, in-service training, professional forums, trust wide AHP research group, and funding opportunities for relevant external training courses.
Main duties of the job
This role offers in-house training opportunities to consolidate learning and knowledge whilst being supported to develop and manage an increasing complex caseload independently. You will become a specialist in assessing occupational performance and delivering specialist interventions. You will have a dedicated mentor and access to regular clinical supervision, appraisals, management supervision and professional support. You will also have access to our highly experienced clinical
leads and Trust AHP leads. You will work alongside speech and language therapists and physiotherapists in the team as well as working closely with other colleagues in health, education and social care to provide holistic and child-centred care. The role covers a variety of locations,
including clinics, children’s own homes, nurseries and schools.
Working for our organisation
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 which is recognised through specialist OT forums and AHP events throughout the year. We have sound
professional structures to lead and inspire our Occupational Therapy workforce. In children’s therapies we are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation and participation at the centre of our work and championing children and young people aged 0-19 occupational needs to be recognised and addressed. In turn we are looking for a creative individual who has the ability to think outside of the box and can bring a passion for evidence based, holistic and patient centred care to our thriving department.
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Current Professional Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance framework & implications for practice, including audit and research governance
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools for children with diverse needs
- Creative and a willingness to look at different ways of working
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice. that demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialist area
- Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing service and practice
- Experience of working with children with complex needs and their families in community/non clinical setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Problem solving/ Decision making in relation to clinical practice, HCPC standards and implications for practice
- Change management skills
- Able to work independently as lead specialist
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Pittman
- Job title
- Team Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01172 644498
- Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact:
Beckie Collis – Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist – on (01172) 777318 or email: [email protected]
Katie Pittman – Team Coordinator Chorley & South Ribble Team on: (01772) 644498 or email: [email protected]
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment.
The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may
have flexible working options available.
We are a no smoking organisation.
Previous applicants need not apply and will not be shortlisted for an interview.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you
are advised to apply promptly.
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