Specialist Occupational Therapist – Non UK residents
The closing date is 04 August 2026.
We are seeking two Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join our In‑patient Occupational Therapy Team to play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to adults across a range of acute wards.
Acute Occupational Therapy intervention continues to evolve rapidly, with a strong emphasis on supporting safe and timely discharge. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while contributing meaningfully to service delivery and improvement.
You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, gaining experience of frailty, oncology, respiratory, surgery and ED. The post holder will hold a specialist caseload, using a range of knowledge and skills to provide Occupational therapy interventions to patients within our organisation.
Main duties of the job
Your role will include:
- Undertaking specialist OT assessments and interventions for frail and complex patients, with support from clinical leads.
- Contributing to safe discharge planning through timely assessment, equipment provision and liaison with community services.
- Developing skills in complex manual handling with appropriate training and support from experienced colleagues.
- Working closely with physiotherapists, nurses, consultants, ACPs and other MDT members to deliver coordinated care.
- Supporting service evaluation, audits and quality improvement projects within the frailty pathway.
- Participating in supervision of junior staff and students and contributing to in‑service training and education.
- Requiring good clinical knowledge of physical rehabilitation for safe and effective care and hospital discharge.
All staff are encouraged to engage in in‑service training and CPD is well supported.
This post is eligible for the trust’s relocation package; you will need to submit a claim form and eligible receipts upon commencement with the trust and must remain in post within the trust for a minimum of two years.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant‑led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non‑life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist.
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Royal College of OT, UK.
- Post‑graduate training or experience to post‑graduate diploma level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Accredited training in risk assessment and risk management.
- Practice placement educator accreditation.
- Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post‑registration experience as an OT to achieve knowledge and skills applicable to this post.
- Post‑registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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 / 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 to determine priorities to support delivery of the site OT service.
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- 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.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)
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