Senior Occupational Therapist
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within the Community Rehabilitation Team.
The team includes the Falls Service, Community Physiotherapy and Intermediate Care .
We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists working closely with the multidisciplinary team to prevent further deterioration in patients' physical functioning and wellbeing. We cover the areas of Chorley, Preston and South Ribble.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward thinking Occupational Therapist to join our service; with excellent communication skills, who can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills and who has the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The role involves assessing patients within either an intermediate care setting, or in patient's own homes. There may be a requirement to assess and treat patients within a ward setting on occasions. There may be times when flexible working across other community teams such as Home First and SPoA (Single Point of Access) may be required.
We offer a hybrid work model with the opportunity to complete some work from home.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN946-MF
Job locations
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Leyland House
Leyland
PR26 6TY
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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