Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 March 2026
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 Woodview at Calderstones Whalley and Pendleview RBH.The team consists of occupational therapists 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.
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.
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Details
Date posted
03 March 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-PEN1072-SRP
Job locations
Whalley Site - Woodview
Mitton Road
Whalley
BB7 9PE
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Whalley Site - Woodview
Mitton Road
Whalley
BB7 9PE
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Elizabeth Underwood
Elizabeth.Underwood@lscft.nhs.uk
01254613023
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