Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 01 February 2026
Job summary
West Lancashire Older Adults Integrated Support TeamBand 6 Occupational Therapist - 30.40 hours per weekPermanent position
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) to work as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist on a permanent contract. The role is based within the West Lancashire Older Adult Integrated Support Team at Brookside in Ormskirk.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist with an interest working with older adults who wants to expand their clinical skills within mental health. You will have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate sound clinical assessment skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The Integrated Support Team is a unique opportunity as the team covers Memory Assessment Services, Rapid Intervention and Treatment Team, Care Home Liaison and Community Mental Health. We are looking for someone who has a keen interest in Memory Assessment Services.
Main duties of the job
Brookside is a supportive and friendly place to work.
You will have the opportunity to further develop and enhance your skills. You will receive professional supervision from a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist.
There are plenty of opportunities for professional development including evidence-based practice forums, Occupational Therapy best practice forums, continuing professional development training sessions, and an AHP research forum.
We highly value staff health and wellbeing and provide opportunities for one to one and group time within work as well as regular social meet ups.
LSCFT is an exciting place to be an Occupational Therapist and be highly valued in our Trust's approach to multidisciplinary care. We are committed to delivering excellent services, putting occupation at the centre of our work and championing people's rights for occupational needs to be recognised and addressed.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat or to arrange an informal visit to the team using the details provided.
About us
LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.
We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.
LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.
Details
Date posted
20 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2416-CL
Job locations
Brookfield Clinic
Ormskirk
L39 3BH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brookfield Clinic
Ormskirk
L39 3BH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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