Occupational Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This is a Band 5 rotational occupational therapy role within the inpatient OT team. Applications are welcomed from those graduating this year awaiting HCPC registration as well as those qualified and experienced. You will predominantly work in an acute hospital with access and home visits in the community + a rotation within the community therapy & rehabilitation service. The rotations will be for 6 months with the opportunity to increase your skills and experience in a variety of clinical settings - trauma & orthopaedics, acute Medicine, General Surgery, Stroke, Frailty, Rehabilitation and Integrated Community Therapy.

Inpatient experience as a student or graduate is essential for this role., You will have knowledge and experience in the assessment and treatment of patients and will be motivated to join us in improving our patients' experiences. You will join a dedicated and motivated team of Occupational Therapy staff and will work closely with our wider Therapy and Multidisciplinary team. Staff develop their knowledge and skills using our appraisal process and we actively support staff throu' supervision with an in-service training programme and peer support group. Newly qualified Occupational Therapists will be support through the Preceptorship Programme. Awareness and experience of patient flow and discharge are essential accompanied by the ability to prioritise, risk assess and complete clear documentation. You will need to show an ability to adapt and be flexible to the demands of the clinical service showing responsiveness and resourcefulness.

Requirements: You will have a Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy approved by The Royal College of Occupational Therapists; Registration with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist; the ability to travel between sites and in the community.

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.