Job summary Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust - Fylde Coast Locality Mental Health Services Occupational Therapist Band 5 - 37.5 hours Fylde Coast Rotational Post - Permanent position 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. We have sound professional structures to lead and inspire our Occupational Therapy workforce. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing peoples' rights for their occupational needs to be recognised and addressed. We are seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Fylde Coast Rotation. If you are an OT who would like to expand your experience within different mental health settings we currently have a vacancy for a full time band 5 Occupational Therapist: Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Clearance Main duties of the job Within the rotational post you will be based with a variety of teams across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. You will work within each team for 12 months. The teams will include; Older Adult Community Mental Health Services (Fylde Coast Rapid Intervention & Treatment Team (RITT), includes Care Home Liaison) Adult Community Mental Health Services (Home Based Treatment Team and Adult CMHT) Older Adult In-Patient Mental Health Wards The successful candidate will be responsible for caseloads, assessing patients within the hospital, community and home environments and supporting with patient centred care. They will also be expected to undertake supervision of support staff and assist in local developments related to the Occupational Therapy. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about working in mental health with excellent communication skills and who wants to to develop their clinical skills in these exciting areas. You will have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills using preceptorship and will work with and receive supervision from experienced therapists. There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence based best practice forums, AHP journal clubs and an AHP research and innovation forum. We are looking for a therapist who is enthusiastic about working with people with mental health needs. 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 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-FYL545-CLK-A Job locations RITT Blackpool Fylde & Wyre (25-65) Lytham St Annes FY8 5EE 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 Education Essential Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council Desirable Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Experience Essential Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation Person Specification Education Essential Diploma/Bsc/Msc in Occupational Therapy (OT) Ongoing registration with Health Professionals Council Desirable Documented evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) Knowledge Essential Some knowledge of current best practice in OT Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Understanding of team dynamics Experience Essential Application of the OT process Broad range of under graduate practice placement experience Use of functional assessment and the analysis of occupation 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 RITT Blackpool Fylde & Wyre (25-65) Lytham St Annes FY8 5EE Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)