Specialist Occupational Therapist – Non‑UK residents
Band: 6 (NHS A&C) – Contract: Permanent – Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time, Part time, Flexible working)
Job reference: 331-7921109-UHMB-A | Site: Furness General Hospital, Town Barrow in Furness | Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 04/08/2026 23:59
Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job Overview
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join the In‑patient Occupational Therapy Team. The role involves delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across a range of acute wards, supporting safe and timely discharge.
Main Duties
- Undertake specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients with support from clinical leads.
- Contribute to safe discharge planning through timely assessment, equipment provision, and liaison with community services.
- Develop skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training and support.
- Work closely with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
- Support service evaluation, audits and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
- Participate in supervision of junior staff and students and contribute to in‑service training and education.
- Apply good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation to facilitate safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
Working for Our Organisation
Our trust operates from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Westmorland General Hospital – and several community sites. All sites provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
- Postgraduate training or experience to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.
- Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
- Practice placement educator accreditation.
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
- Relevant post‑registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post‑registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
- Experience of research or audit.
- Experience as a supervisor of OT (Band 5) and/or OT support staff and/or OT students.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
- Transferable knowledge and skills at basic practitioner level with aptitude to develop to specialist OT practitioner level.
- Assessment, observation, evaluation and reporting skills.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to work under pressure and recognise when support is required.
- Effective personal organisational skills to manage own workload and determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Clinical work experience at OT Band 5 grade in a variety of clinical areas in an acute hospital setting and community.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the post.
- Ability to participate in manual handling tasks and therapeutic handling.
- Ability to travel to provide assessment and treatment to patients in the community and to attend meetings.
Additional Information
Relocation package is available. Candidates must remain in post within the trust for a minimum of two years.
Disclosure & Barring Service checks will be required for Band 6 and above. Fees apply as per NHS guidelines.
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