Job summary Lancashire and South Cumrbria Foundation Trust is an exciting place to be an occupational therapist, and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multi-disciplinary care. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our substantial occupational therapy workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing peoples' rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed. We currently have a vacancy for a full time Band 5 occupational therapist on our 12 monthly rotation. The rotational posts include: o Secure services, in patients at Guild Lodge, Prestono Older Adults Care Home liasion, Bamber Bridgeo Adult Mental Health in-patients, Chorleyo Community Physical placement in the Falls Prevention Service, Centurion Way, Leylando Adult Community Mental Health Team, Strand House, Preston You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills using preceptorship and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists. We are looking for a therapist who is enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn. All areas offer different experiences We have clear clinical as well as an exciting range of vocational pathways- and focus very much on occupation. Main duties of the job So if you are someone that enjoys team work, occupations, is supportive of inclusion and diversity and enjoys having the chance to experience a broad and comprehensive range of opportunities and skills - come and join us We are a warm welcoming and forward thinking profession Working pattern (hours): Full time Hours / sessions per week: 37.5 hours per week Key Responsibilities Under the supervision of a senior therapist, accept clinical responsibility for the management of a specific caseload, assessed by the supervisor as appropriate and of priority. Select, undertake and interpret the outcomes of occupational therapy assessments for people whose mental health problems impact on their occupational performance to explore strengths and deficits and establish appropriateness of intervention. Work collaboratively with service users to identify their occupational therapy goals as part of an overall care plan 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. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year subject to confirmation Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN1189-TG-A Job locations Chorley Hospital - Occupational Therapy Chorley PR7 1PP Job description Job responsibilities In collaboration with the service user, plan, implement and modify where necessary individual and/or group interventions to promote their occupational performance, enhance ability to fulfill meaningful life roles, develop daily living skills, address occupational risk factors (e.g. occupational deprivation, imbalance, alienation) and promote inclusion in their local communities. Seek opportunities to deliver interventions in the most socially and culturally appropriate venues, in ordinary settings, to promote the persons participation in everyday community activities, employment opportunities, and social and leisure activities.Evaluate the outcomes of interventions within the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and to ensure therapy is effective and acceptable to the individual service user and, if appropriate, their carers/families. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of mental illness on peoples day-to-day functioning and advice on strategies to reduce the impact of their disabilities through work with the individual, and through adapting their social contexts and environments. Fulfill shared team roles in responding to individuals ongoing and changing mental health needs, coordinating the input of other professionals and evaluating and monitoring risk factors, communicating all of above to the wider team as necessary. Delegate and supervise planned interventions to support staff where applicable. Through discussion with co-workers, contribute insights in respect of the impact of mental health problems on an individuals occupational performance and opportunities for social inclusion. Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role. Job description Job responsibilities In collaboration with the service user, plan, implement and modify where necessary individual and/or group interventions to promote their occupational performance, enhance ability to fulfill meaningful life roles, develop daily living skills, address occupational risk factors (e.g. occupational deprivation, imbalance, alienation) and promote inclusion in their local communities. Seek opportunities to deliver interventions in the most socially and culturally appropriate venues, in ordinary settings, to promote the persons participation in everyday community activities, employment opportunities, and social and leisure activities.Evaluate the outcomes of interventions within the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and to ensure therapy is effective and acceptable to the individual service user and, if appropriate, their carers/families. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of mental illness on peoples day-to-day functioning and advice on strategies to reduce the impact of their disabilities through work with the individual, and through adapting their social contexts and environments. Fulfill shared team roles in responding to individuals ongoing and changing mental health needs, coordinating the input of other professionals and evaluating and monitoring risk factors, communicating all of above to the wider team as necessary. Delegate and supervise planned interventions to support staff where applicable. Through discussion with co-workers, contribute insights in respect of the impact of mental health problems on an individuals occupational performance and opportunities for social inclusion. Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Diploma/BSc//MSc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of current best practice in OT (including mental health). Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance Skills and Abilities Essential Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation Positive learning from experience gained in mental health setting pre or post qualification Desirable Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Positive personal learning through experience of mental health problems in self or family/friends Previous mental health work in paid or voluntary capacity Other Essential Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice Mandatory Violence Reduction Training fitness Commitment to lifelong learning. Must have the Ability to travel throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust Footprint Desirable Membership of relevant special interest group (e.g. RCOT Specialist Section - Mental Health) Membership of Professional Body (RCOT/BAOT) Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Diploma/BSc//MSc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of current best practice in OT (including mental health). Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Basic knowledge of health legislation and current practice, including CPA and risk assessment and management Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance Skills and Abilities Essential Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation Positive learning from experience gained in mental health setting pre or post qualification Desirable Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Positive personal learning through experience of mental health problems in self or family/friends Previous mental health work in paid or voluntary capacity Other Essential Commitment to client centred, non-discriminatory practice Mandatory Violence Reduction Training fitness Commitment to lifelong learning. Must have the Ability to travel throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust Footprint Desirable Membership of relevant special interest group (e.g. RCOT Specialist Section - Mental Health) Membership of Professional Body (RCOT/BAOT) 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. 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. 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 Chorley Hospital - Occupational Therapy Chorley PR7 1PP Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)