Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Occupational Therapy team which is based within acute adult mental health In-patient services within Pennine locality. The team provides occupational therapy input into all the in -patient wards at Pendleview, Royal Blackburn Hospital and Woodview at Whalley.The team consists of OTs, Occupational Therapy assistants, and Recovery Support workers who work collaboratively with the Inpatient multi-disciplinary team to promote a model of Recovery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist who has a commitment to further developing their skills within a mental health setting. We will require at least 18 months post registration experience, with at least 12 months of this working within a mental health setting. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide assessments, plan and deliver interventions for people, whose mental health problems have a marked impact on their occupational functioning, and who have complex occupational needs. The successful candidate must be able to effectively manage their own time and work proactively to meet the fast pace and demands of the service. They will require excellent communication skills and an ability to work flexibly to facilitate timely discharges. We offer clinical and management supervision and continuing professional development. About us 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. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 351-PEN954-LG Job locations Pendleview Blackburn BB2 3HH Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT) State registered with Health Professionals Council Post Graduate training relevant to mental health work in appropriate speciality Practice Placement Qualification (Undergraduate OT student educator) within 1 year of appointment Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within mental health settings Knowledge of current best practice in inpatient mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties Skills Essential Ability to devise specialist interventions to address occupational dysfunction to improve occupational performance Confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (OT) State registered with Health Professionals Council Post Graduate training relevant to mental health work in appropriate speciality Practice Placement Qualification (Undergraduate OT student educator) within 1 year of appointment Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of how mental health problems impact on occupational performance and how occupational therapy theory informs practice within mental health settings Knowledge of current best practice in inpatient mental health and awareness of relevant government directives and legislation Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using expert level clinical reasoning. Experience Essential Extensive clinical experiences including individual and group work in mental health specialties Skills Essential Ability to devise specialist interventions to address occupational dysfunction to improve occupational performance Confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Pendleview Blackburn BB2 3HH Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)